Control of trade in the indian ocean was a popular goal. arabs sought to control indian ports, early chinese explorations allowed for increased intra-asian trade, and ushered in a stronger european presence in the area.
a. spain
b. portugal
c. england
d. france

Two of these describe “federalism." (choose two answers) select one or more: a. the national government absolutely controls all state governments. b. power is shared by the national and state governments. c. state governments exercise absolute power over the national government. d. it is a compromise meant to eliminate the disadvantages of a “unitary” and a “confederate” system.