Question

options:

• because europeans could travel to their colonies faster.
• because europeans could trade goods, obtain resources and earn profits faster.
• because eastern africans could now sail to the indian ocean.
• because asians could now sail to eastern africa and saudi arabia.
• both a and b
• both c and d

Explanation:

The map shows the Red Sea/Indian Ocean near East Africa, which relates to European colonial and economic interests in the region. Faster travel to colonies (A) and quicker trade/profit generation (B) were key benefits for European powers controlling this maritime route. Options C and D are incorrect because Eastern Africans and Asians already had access to these waters before European dominance of the route.

Answer:

E. Both A and B