The correct answer is Late fifteenth century. This period marked the beginning of significant interactions between Europeans and Africa, particularly with the onset of the transatlantic slave trade, which began in the late 1400s and became more pronounced in the 16th century. Arabs had been involved in the African slave trade prior to this, but European participation began to increase markedly in the late 15th century.
When did European's and Arabs start taking slaves from Africa?
Eighteenth century
Sixteenth century
Late fifteenth century
Early Fourteenth century
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