Question

the contact with the Portuguese created last impact on our social cultural and economic life of the statement​

Answer 1

Answer:

The economic history of Portugal covers the development of the economy throughout the course of Portuguese history. It has its roots prior to nationality, when Roman occupation developed a thriving economy in Hispania, in the provinces of Lusitania and Gallaecia, as producers and exporters to the Roman Empire. This continued under the Visigoths and then Al-Andalus Moorish rule, until the Kingdom of Portugal was established in 1139.

Answer 2

It created a lasting impact as it led to a socio-cultural exchange which facilitated development in various areas.

• The contact created a lasting impact as -

1. In the year 1498, the Portuguese arrived in India, which sparked a social and cultural interchange between Indians and the Portuguese.
2. They built various historical monuments and cities, which are to date visited.
3. They brought new agricultural products to Kerala which included items such as -

• Tobacco
• Red Chillies
• Few nuts ( Cashews)
• Fruits such as pineapple, guava etc

4. There was also the emergence of the art form and the widespread usage of printing presses

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