Question

Which aspect of Africas physical geography had the greatest influence on European colonization of Africa? A: Africa was rich in natural resources that European needed B: Africas river system made it easy for European to reach the African interior C: Africas size gave European nations a place to house their growing population D: Africas climate attracted farmers and other European settlers

Answer 1

The aspect of Africa's physical geography that had the greatest influence on European colonization of Africa is A: Africa was rich in natural resources that Europeans needed. The continent's abundant natural resources, such as minerals, precious metals, and agricultural products, were significant motivations for European powers to colonize and exploit African territories. While other factors, such as river systems and climate, played roles, the allure of natural resources was a primary driver of European colonization efforts.