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The correct answer is answer A ("They were searching for a water route through Africa").
<u>The point furthest towards the south in Africa, provides an organic breaking point for ships sailing towards the east where the Indies were located</u>.
In the beginning, South Africa was used as a resupplying point for all sea expeditions towards the east. This point came to be known as Cape Town, of massive strategic importance in the efficiency of their route, which later grew into european settlement and expansion in the area. These territories also presented great biodiversity and resources as well as good climate and low population.
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<span>Hello!
The river was extremely useful for the European conquerors in the beginning of the expedition, but it was also crucial for the invasion of New France by England in the war of 100 years.
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Leaders of the Cultural Revolution declared the Dalai Lama an enemy and outlawed religion.
