Which of the following is true of Portuguese seagoing efforts by 1500?
A) The Portuguese had few expert sailors and were one of few European nations that had not yet made it to Asia.
B) Portuguese seagoing technology enabled them to build early settlements in what is today Canada and along the northern coastline.
C) The Portuguese's use of new sailing technologies, coupled with the unification of Spain contributed to the rise of global trade.
D) Portuguese seagoing efforts were so time-consuming that Portuguese monarchs largely ignored Muslims and Jewish immigration into their nation.
E) The Portuguese mainly used ships for the purpose of naval warfare against the Spanish, with whom they had irreconcilable differences.

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The Portuguese's use of new sailing technologies, coupled with the unification of Spain contributed to the rise of global trade. By the year 1500, the Portuguese had successfully established a maritime trade route to Asia, which gave them an advantage in the global market. They used new technologies such as the astrolabe and the caravel to navigate the oceans more effectively. The unification of Spain under Ferdinand and Isabella allowed the two nations to share resources and information, which furthered their seagoing efforts.

Which of the Following Is True of Portuguese Seagoing Efforts