Around 1600 England was a global superpower, they were exploring the 'new world' and expanding their empire. What other countries were also superpowers at this time? Select one or more:

a. France

b. Spain

c. Germany

d. Portugal

e. Italy

Spain and France were also among the strongest in Europe, with Portugal being a player early on because of their sea worthiness and exploration. I can't recall of Portugal's decline had already started by the beginning of the 17th Century, but it was getting close.