I believe the answer is Gold.
Gold was a very hot commodity at that time because before we use paper/digital money like today, Gold was made as material to make a type of money with more intrinsic value.
The abundance of this natural resources led to many European empire came and started their colonization in AFrica.
Well its basically when two states are arguing about something and it goes overboard
The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by the first question is the third choice "<span>specialization of labor"</span>
On the other hand, the best and most correct answer among the choices provided by the second question is the first choice "<span>Stoicism"
I hope my answer has come to your help. God bless and have a nice day ahead!
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