In what way has the development of the internet been characteristic of the
modern era?
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a. it has encouraged european colonialism and imperialism in africa
and asia.
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b. it has promoted globalization by allowing businesses to ship
products around the world,
c. it has isolated cultures and made it more difficult for people in
different countries to interact.
d. it has prevented citizens from challenging traditional social roles
and hierarchies

B. It has promoted globalization by allowing businesses to ship

products around the world,

Explanation:

Portugal was an independent Kingdom since 12th Century and in the 15th Century it became one of the maritime trade centers of the whole Europe, and thus world. They even started spreading, after they captured territories in North Africa in 1415. Their focus was on trade and ship building.

Explanation:

With this developments Portugal was one of the leaders when it comes to the Age of Discovery. Sailors who sailed under the flag of Portugal were among the first that sailed on the open sea. Among them we must mention Dias and Vasco de Gama.