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What countries challenged the Portuguese for the trading empire in Asia?
The European countries who were competing for Asian trade include England, France, and Portugal. Dutch and Spain also competed during the Age of Exploration.
Which two countries or colonies have Portuguese as the major official language?
There are no more Portuguese colonies. Two countries that used to be Portuguese colonies are East Timor, where Portuguese shares official language status with the native Tetum; and Macau, where Portuguese shares official language status with Chinese.
What three countries challenged Spain and Portugal?
The three countries that challenged Spain and Portugal during the Age of Exploration were England, France, and the Netherlands. These nations sought to expand their own empires and engage in trade, particularly in the Americas and Asia. Their competition led to conflicts and rivalries, as they aimed to undermine the Iberian powers' dominance in global trade routes and colonial territories. This competition eventually contributed to the decline of Spanish and Portuguese hegemony in the 17th century.
How many countries first participated in establishing stations in Antarctica?
12 scientifically-active countries participated in establishing 50 stations in Antarctica and nearby islands.
How did Africa get the Portuguese language?
Portuguese sailors were the first europeans to arrive in Africa in the 15th century. They conquered territories and established colonies that are now several African countries: Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau and the islands of Cabo Verde. These countries only achieved their independence after the portuguese revolution in 1974. Until then they were official portuguese territories with portuguese as official language.
Why did the Portuguese want to keep these maps a secret?
The Portuguese wanted to keep maps a secret because prior to 1492, they dominated the seas and exploration. If other countries had maps this would help them challenge the Portuguese domination of the seas.
When was Community of Portuguese Language Countries created?
Community of Portuguese Language Countries was created in 1996.
How many countries speak Portuguese and spanish?
Spanish is spoken in 21 countries, while Portuguese is spoken in 9 countries. There are some countries where both languages are spoken, such as Brazil, which speaks Portuguese, and Paraguay and Uruguay, which speak Spanish.
What countries challenged the Portuguese for the trading empire in Asia?
The European countries who were competing for Asian trade include England, France, and Portugal. Dutch and Spain also competed during the Age of Exploration.
Was much of the Islamic world under the colonial domination of western countries in the 18th and 19th centuries?
much, western countries, and colonial domination are subject to personal opinion. In the strictest interpretation of much being 90%, western countries meaning Europe and America, and colonial domination meaning colonized and governed the answer is no. If the standards are lowered to much being any, western countries meaning any not in Asia, and colonial domination meaning influencing greedy sheiks then the answer becomes yes.
What is one major difference between the African Union and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries?
One major difference is their membership composition. The African Union consists of African countries, while the Community of Portuguese Language Countries consists of countries where Portuguese is an official language, including countries outside of Africa.
What are the three countries that speak Portuguese?
There are more than three countries where Portuguese is spoken. But the three countries that have Portuguese as their official language, and that have the largest populations, are Brazil, Mozambique, and Angola. Portugal comes in fourth in terms of official language and total population.
Which of the following Countries were part of the Axis Powers?
The three principal partners in the Axis alliance were Germany, Italy, and Japan. These three countries recognized German domination over most of continental Europe; Italian domination over the Mediterranean Sea; and Japanese domination over East Asia and the Pacific.
Which two countries or colonies have Portuguese as the major official language?
There are no more Portuguese colonies. Two countries that used to be Portuguese colonies are East Timor, where Portuguese shares official language status with the native Tetum; and Macau, where Portuguese shares official language status with Chinese.
The nobles of what 2 countries disliked Italian domination of the church?
England and Germany
Which are the two major Portuguese speaking countries that have Portuguese as their official language?
Portugal and Brazil
What African Countries were in the Portuguese Empire?
mozambique
