What was the main motivation of the rulers of Portugal to explore West Africa?
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To find a faster and safer trade route to the country of India
To find a quicker way to North America
To obtain more land for Portugal to claim for themselves.
To obtain more salt for food preservation
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Which three empires dominated West Africa from 300 to 1600 A.D.?
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
Egypt, Nubia, Axum
Zimbabwe, Kongo, Luba
Carthage, Numidia, Mauretania
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Portugal is number _____ on this map.
2
5
4
6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which European country made voyages of discovery in West Africa?
Spain
England
Portugal
France
5.
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What was the main goal of the Portuguese rulers in exploring West Africa?
To find new land for settlement
To discover new spices
To find a faster and safer trade route to India
To establish colonies in Africa
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which three powerful West African empires did the Portuguese make contact with?
Egypt, Nubia, and Kush
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
Zulu, Ashanti, and Yoruba
Benin, Congo, and Zimbabwe
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What natural resources helped Ghana, Mali, and Songhai become powerful?
Gold and salt
Oil and diamonds
Iron and copper
Timber and coal
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