Question

Why did early Portuguese explorers and traders not have a lasting impact on the interior of Africa? Use evidence to support your answer.

Answer 1

Portuguese didn't venture far from the coasts

Step-by-step explanation:

Because they knew little about Africa's interior and they lacked accurate maps or other resources to help them explore there. Also, African's in the interior wanted to control gold trade and resisted such exploration.

Answer 2

In general the Portuguese didn't venture far from the coasts because they knew little about Africa's interior and they lacked accurate maps or other resources to help them explore there. Also, African's in the interior wanted to control gold trade and resisted such exploration.

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