How does this quote: “By 1500, European ships, though small compared to the great Chinese junks, had improved their maneuverability thanks to the use of both square and triangular, or lateen, sails. The mixture allowed them to pick up winds from almost any direction, which in turn was vital to the ability to develop new sea routes.” connect to this claim: Portugal impacted the Indian Ocean trade in the 16th and 17th centuries by taking control of the trade. To do this, they had to have very developed naval technology so that they could join the trade and taxed ships that sailed to their area to establish dominance. **anwser with 1-2 Sentences**

How does this quote: “By 1500, European ships, though small compared to the great Chinese junks, had improved their maneuverability thanks to the use of both square and triangular, or lateen, sails. The mixture allowed them to pick up winds from almost any direction, which in turn was vital to the ability to develop new sea routes.” connect to this claim: Portugal impacted the Indian Ocean trade in the 16th and 17th centuries by taking control of the trade. To do this, they had to have very developed naval technology so that they could join the trade and taxed ships that sailed to their area to establish dominance. anwser with 1-2 Sentences