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Which of the following had the most significant impact in supporting Portugal's efforts to control the Indian Ocean spice trade?

AThe weakness of the Dutch East India Company

BThe many victories they won over inland rulers

c. The great firepower of their ships' cannons

DThe vast number of ships in their fleets

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i think the answer is ''b. The many victories they won over inland rulers''

The correct answer is C the great firepower of their ships' cannons