The Cape trade route was monopolised by the Portuguese during the 16th century.

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All the statements are true. The Portuguese not only monopolized the Cape trade route but also heavily traded in slaves. The first phase of slavery in South Africa lasted from 1652 to 1717, during which the Dutch East India Company brought slaves from Angola, Guinea, and other parts of Africa to work on their farms. The second phase lasted until 1808 when the British Empire suspended slavery.

The Cape Trade Route Was Monopolised by the Portuguese During