In 1502, the monopoly of Brazilian wood trade was given to the new Christian merchant, Fernando de Noronha, who committed to organizing the defense...

In 1502, the monopoly of Brazilian wood trade was given to the new Christian merchant, Fernando de Noronha, who committed to organizing the defense of the coast and sending new exploratory missions. Factories were established along the coast, but Portuguese traders had little incentive to go further inland. Regarding the initial colonization process, when the factories were established, analyze the following statements:

I – There were no signs of the proximity of precious metals or substantial native populations or advanced civilizations.
II - Physical movement beyond the coast was seriously hindered by the proximity of dense forests and jungles, high mountain ranges, and rivers with strong rapids.
III - There was also the threat of hostile Indians, wild animals, venomous insects, and snakes.
IV - The factories in Brazil proved to be precarious and initially had little importance.
a. Only statement III is correct.
b. Statements II and III are correct.
c. Statements I and IV are correct.
d. Statements I, II, and III are correct.
e. Statements I, II, III, and IV are correct.