What was the Portuguese Empire?
Q: What was the Portuguese Empire?
A: The Portuguese Empire was the first global empire in history, which spread from South America to Africa, India and South East Asia.
Q: How long did it last?
A: It lasted almost five centuries, which is longer than the Spanish, British and French Empires.
Q: What areas did the Portuguese Empire have trade with?
A: The Portuguese Empire had trade with Goa, Malacca and Southeast Asia; China and Japan; Spice Islands (Moluccas) and the Treaty of Zaragoza; South Asia, Persian Gulf and Red Sea; Sub-Saharan Africa.
Q: When was the 1890 British Ultimatum issued?
A: The 1890 British Ultimatum was issued on 11 January 1890.
Q: What did the ultimatum demand?
A: The ultimatum demanded that Portugal retreat its military forces from areas in Africa which had been claimed by Portugal but were occupied by Britain.
