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Around how many square kilometers did the Portuguese empire span at John III's death?

  • 1 million

  • 2 million

  • 3 million

  • 4 million

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Spanning an impressive 4 million square kilometers at its peak, the Portuguese Empire under King John III's rule was one of the largest and most influential global empires of the early modern period. Its vast territories encompassed a diverse range of colonies and trading posts across Africa, Asia, and South America, solidifying Portugal's position as a major maritime and economic power during that era.
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