Complete the sentence about Elmina Castle with the correct year: The Portuguese in ______ were the first Europeans to visit the Gold Coast, but not necessarily the first sailors to reach the port.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1471
The Portuguese in 1471 were the first Europeans to visit the Gold Coast, though not necessarily the first sailors to reach the port. Trans-Saharan and coastal links had long thrived.
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