Complete the sentence about Muscat with the correct year: The Portuguese admiral Afonso de Albuquerque sailed to Muscat in ______, in an attempt to establish trade relations.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1507
The Portuguese admiral Afonso de Albuquerque sailed to Muscat in 1507 hoping to set up trade relations. His ships were fired on as he approached the harbour, so he decided to conquer it.
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