Complete the sentence about Elmina with the correct year: The town grew around São Jorge da Mina Castle, built by the Portuguese Diogo de Azambuja in ______.
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Correct answer: D. 1482
- Step 1: The town grew around São Jorge da Mina Castle, built by the Portuguese Diogo de Azambuja in 1482. Answer: 1482. Why not the others: 1479, 1467 and 1487 don't fit.
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