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Which colony besides Brazil contributed to Portugal's wealth under John V?

  • Goa

  • Maranhão

  • Mozambique

  • Macau

Answer

Maranhão, a colony in present-day northeastern Brazil, played a significant role in Portugal's economic prosperity during the reign of King John V. Its vast sugar plantations and lucrative slave trade contributed substantially to the kingdom's wealth. The colony's strategic location on the Atlantic coast also made it a vital hub for trade and commerce.
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