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Question 5 • World History

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

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

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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