East African civilizations were targeted by Europeans primarily for their valuable resources, including gold, ivory, and spices, which were highly sought after in European markets. The strategic location of East Africa along trade routes to Asia also made it an attractive area for colonization and trade control. Additionally, the spread of Christianity and the desire for territorial expansion motivated European powers to establish their presence in the region, often leading to exploitation and significant cultural disruption.
Arabs and Asians
Europeans first embark on exploration to the East as they looked for trade routes
it was the crusades
yes.
spices
They were small in size.
There were no East African civilizations at the time of the first European visitors, East African people were tribal, and mostly nomadic.
They were small in size.
They were small in size.
Arabs and Asians
Arabic merchants from the middle east
The East African Civilizations mainly traded in Agricultural produce such as coffee and tea. Special trophy items such as rhino horns and tortoise shells were also a common feature in the markets.
African Descendants 90% East Indians Chinese White
the six ethnic groups. east indians chinese african protugese amerindian europeans
europeans
Europeans first embark on exploration to the East as they looked for trade routes
The Fertile Crescent