Question

question 5 of 10
how did the age of exploration contribute to european involvement in the
african slave trade?

a. europeans established trade routes to asian kingdoms, which had
a huge demand for slaves.

b. europeans came into contact with african slave traders while
exploring the coast of africa.

c. europeans discovered the african slaves made excellent guides
and servants on merchant ships.

d. europeans determined that african slaves actually produced finer
goods than asian craftspeople.

Explanation:

The Age of Exploration involved European voyages along Africa's coast. This direct contact allowed Europeans to connect with existing African slave traders, which was the key initial step that drew them into the transatlantic slave trade. Option A is incorrect because the primary demand for enslaved people was in the Americas, not Asia. Option C is not the core reason for large-scale European involvement in the slave trade. Option D is factually incorrect, as this was not a driver of European participation.

Answer:

B. Europeans came into contact with African slave traders while exploring the coast of Africa.