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many different physical features of Africa
Western Plateau Great dividing range
their political and linguistic differences hindered their united opposition to the Europeans
The history that most Europeans have of early Asian exploration is extremely limited. There is strong evidence that they did as much (and possibly more) exploration as Europeans have done over the same period of time. The sea routes though for Europeans would be different then we would expect most Asian groups to have done.
Ethiopia was the only African country to successfully resist colonizing Europeans. Liberia also maintained independence, but since the country was founded by African-Americans in the early 1800s, Europeans considered it a "civilized" country and never threatened its independence militarily.
Some reasons for early European exploration include seeking wealth through trade, spreading Christianity, expanding empires, and searching for new trade routes to Asia. Additionally, Europeans were driven by a desire for adventure and curiosity about the world beyond their known territories.
the early europeans settled is the east coast
Physical geography and fear of the unknown.
Early African-European contact was shaped by trade, exploration, and colonialism, with interactions ranging from peaceful exchanges to violent conquests. The outcomes of these interactions had long-lasting impacts on both continents, including the spread of diseases, cultural exchange, and the exploitation of African resources and labor.
An unforeseen consequence of Portugal's early exploration was the spread of diseases to indigenous populations in newly discovered territories. These diseases, such as smallpox and measles, devastated the native peoples who had no immunity to them, causing widespread loss of life.
The Age of Exploration began in the early 15th century
Leif Erikson is believed to have been involved in exploration during the late 10th and early 11th centuries, around 1000 AD. He is credited with being one of the first known Europeans to have reached North America, specifically Newfoundland, making him an important figure in Norse exploration.