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Ne4ueva [31]
3 years ago
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12. Which resource first attracted Portuguese explorers to the region of West Africa?

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hjlf3 years ago
3 0

Gold resource first attracted Portuguese explorers to the region of West Africa.

Answer: Option D

<u>Explanation:</u>

Although it was not a part of their agenda, the Portuguese exploring the West African coast was an unexpected expedition. The west African countries like Ghana, Benin, Songhai, Mali and Kongo boasted a rich history of civilizations.

The arrival of the Portuguese created a demand for gold in Portugal as West Africa boasted a lot of gold reserves, leading to supply of gold resources from West African nations to Portugal. It was shipped directly.

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