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Question 8 • World History

What were some of the natural resources that attracted Europeans to Africa in the 1800s? Choose four correct answers.

Answer
A
rubber and palm oil
B
gold and diamonds
C
land for farming
D
petroleum and coal
E
ivory

Explanation

Europeans were drawn to Africa by fertile land and valuable products and minerals. Rubber and palm oil were important trade goods, while ivory, gold, and diamonds were also highly sought after. Petroleum and coal were not among the four resources intended here.

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