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 -  **// Main form of transportation on land were horses //**  -  **// Were well known for their use of ships and boats //**  -  **// They had small boats that couldn’t prevail over strong winds and waves //**  -  **// The Caravel a large ship gave Portugal a lot of fame and helped them in their many voyages to come //**  -  **// Grain imported from Morocco //**  -  **// Many farmers  //**  -  **// Great interests in slaves and gold in the West //**  -  **// Portuguese dominated in exports of paper, footwear, plastics and wine //**  -  **// Portugal competed in the local trade of slaves, gold and ivory //**  -  **// They imported copper, tools, and horses //**  -  **// For a while sugar became the most important Brazilian product //**  -  **// Spice trades from India were very lucrative //** Art, Literature and Music //**  -  **// The Organ was a very popular form of music //**  -  **// Most Portuguese music was done in the royal chapel, cathedral, royal palace, and in come court yards //**  -  **// Portuguese language and literature was greatly influenced by the Italians and Spanish //**  -  **// Many music school
 * // Transportation and Weaponry [[image:http://www.prof2000.pt/users/hjco/Descoweb/caravela.gif width="289" height="213" align="right" caption="Portuguese Caravel Ship"]] //**
 * // Agriculture and the Economy //**

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