Which continent did John III mostly abandon?
Australia
South America
Africa
Asia
Answer
Africa was the continent mainly relinquished by John III. As part of his colonial realignment strategy, he concentrated Portuguese efforts on Brazil and the lucrative trade routes to India and East Asia, deeming Africa less economically viable and strategically significant compared to those regions. He thus shifted resources and focus away from African territories, effectively diminishing Portugal's presence and influence on the continent during his reign.
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