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This study guide covers early African-European interactions (15th-16th centuries), focusing on trade dynamics between West Africa and Portugal, the African presence in Iberian and Mediterranean cities, and the roles Africans played. It examines Portuguese slavery's impact on the Americas, including colonization of Atlantic islands and the expansion of the slave trade. The guide also analyzes the Chafariz d'El-Rey artwork as a primary source. It provides memory aids, practice questions (multiple-choice, short answer, and free response), and exam tips for AP African American Studies.
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🎉 What were the main goods exchanged between West African kingdoms and Portugal in the late 15th century?
Spices and silk
Gold, goods, and enslaved people
Silver and tea
Gems and livestock