CHAPTER 10: EXTERNAL THREATS
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Q: How did they respond to these external threats?
Ans:
Diplomacy
The rulers often sent letters and gifts to other neighbouring kingdoms. They had to be very careful so as to not offend anyone. They also cultivated friendship with other people such as the Chinese, they welcomed them and they were "always welcomed"

Buliding physical barriers
Melake was a place where was once captured by the portuguese and after that, they bulit a strong fort called A Famosa. It have succecced in defending 12 attacks by their rivals.

Weapons
During the 15th century CE, the armies used firearms such as matchlocks (shoulder guns)or cannons. These were usually imported from other countries who had the natural resources.