Which of the Following Correctly Characterizes the Trade Relationship Between

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly characterizes the trade relationship between Portugal and the states of West Africa?

• A) The Portuguese merchants grew wealthy; the African chiefdoms gained little.
• B) The African chiefdoms gained wealth and power; the Portuguese gained little.
• C) The Portuguese merchants controlled the terms and conditions of the trade.
• D) The rulers of West Africa controlled the terms and conditions of the trade.

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