The country is becoming very beautiful, and furrowed [lined] by deep valleys; the underlying rocks, being igneous, have yielded [given] fertile soil. There is great abundance of large game [animals to hunt] . . . We crossed the Mbai [River] and found in its bed rocks of pink marble. Some little hills near it are capped by marble of beautiful whiteness. —David Livingstone

Based on Livingstone’s observations, why might European countries be interested in colonizing Africa?

Most cities had advanced industrialization.
There were vast natural resources.
The large population would create a good workforce.
People were wealthy, allowing them to buy European products.

Answer (B) EDG 2021