5 Questions
Which European country was the first to establish an empire in Africa?
Portugal
What kind of empire did the Portuguese establish in Africa?
Trading post empire
How did the Portuguese control trade in Africa?
By setting up ports of trade at strategic locations along the African coast
In what way did the trading posts in Africa cooperate with local African leaders?
They were usually established in cooperation with local African leaders
What was the main source of wealth for the Portuguese in Africa?
Controlling trade through the trading posts
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