Increasing European Interest in African Gold Was Driven By

question 58

Multiple Choice

Increasing European interest in African gold was driven by:

• A)declining gold prices.
• B)the discovery of large gold deposits in Europe.
• C)increasing demand for bulk goods from Asia.
• D)decreasing demand for silver in Europe.
• E)increasing demand for expensive luxury goods in Europe.

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