Question

(iii) Why where Europeans attracted to Africa?
(a) Resources
(b) Weather
(C) Economic development (d)All the abd​

Answer 1

Answer:

Europeans first became interested in Africa for trade route purposes. They were looking for ways to avoid the taxes of the Arab and Ottoman empires in Southwest Asia. Sailing around Africa was the obvious choice, but it was a long voyage and could not be completed without “pit stops” along the way.

Answer 2

Answer:

Europeans were attracted to Africa due to its vast resources of land and minerals.