Increasing European interest in African gold was driven by:
A)declining gold prices.
B)the discovery of large gold deposits in Europe.
C)increasing demand for bulk goods from Asia.
D)decreasing demand for silver in Europe.
E)increasing demand for expensive luxury goods in Europe.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

European interest in African gold was driven by increasing demand for expensive luxury goods in Europe, such as gold jewelry and ornaments. Africans had been producing and trading gold for centuries before the arrival of Europeans, but it was the Europeans who created a global demand for gold as a luxury item.

Note: None of the other options mentioned are accurate explanations for the increase in European interest in African gold.

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