One of the Reasons European Maritime Empires Developed Relatively Slowly

question 6

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons European maritime empires developed relatively slowly is that

• A) the Chinese dominated shipping in the Indian Ocean.
• B) global wind patterns made Atlantic navigation difficult.
• C) the kingdom of Kongo resisted the efforts of European traders.
• D) early attempts at exploration were resisted by the church.

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