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He set up trading posts along Africa's west coast.There they developed a profitable trade for gold,ivory,and slaves.

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Which statement best describes prince Henry the navigator's effect on European exploration?

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Who paid for Prince Henry to explore?

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Did physical features affect prince Henry's exploration?

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Which Portuguese Prince supported early exploration?

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