Which of the Following Statements Describes the Portuguese Connection to African

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the Portuguese connection to African slavery in the 1400s?

• A) The Portuguese introduced the idea and practice of slavery in Africa.
• B) Portuguese traders ousted Arab merchants as the prime African slave merchants.
• C) By refusing to trade in slaves,Portugal paved the way for the Dutch slave merchants.
• D) Portuguese traders focused on transporting female slaves for work in agriculture.

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