Portuguese Exploration in West Africa
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What motivated the Portuguese to explore the west coast of Africa?

  • To conquer coastal cities in North Africa
  • To directly access the source of African gold (correct)
  • To set up plantations in fertile areas
  • To establish trading posts guarded by armed soldiers
  • What role did trading posts play in Portugal's overseas empire?

  • They provided a central point for trade and storage of goods (correct)
  • They were established for agricultural purposes
  • They were built as lookout points for incoming ships
  • They were used as military outposts
  • What was the purpose of establishing plantations in West Africa?

  • To produce crops for export (correct)
  • To provide work for Portuguese immigrants
  • To grow crops for local consumption
  • To create sustainable ecosystems
  • Why did the Portuguese set up trading posts guarded by armed soldiers?

    <p>To ensure a monopoly on trade in the area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the success of Portuguese sugar plantations impact colonial settlements worldwide?

    <p>It made plantation agriculture a common practice in colonial settlements globally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a monopoly in trade?

    <p>It grants complete control over goods or services to a single entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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