What did Albuquerque try to transform the Indian Ocean into?
A Portuguese mare clausum
A Spanish mare clausum
A French mare clausum
A Dutch mare clausum
Answer
Albuquerque tried to transform the Indian Ocean into a Portuguese mare clausum, which is a term for a closed sea under the control of one state. This would have given Portugal a monopoly on trade in the Indian Ocean and would have greatly increased its power and influence. However, Albuquerque was unable to achieve this goal, as the other European powers were able to challenge Portuguese control of the region.
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