Which statement BEST describes the extent of European presence in Africa in the 1500s? o A. Portugal took over coastal cities for trading.
B. Belgium used rivers to control inland areas.
o C. Great Britain militarily occupied the southern portion of the continent.
O D. France colonized vast areas of the western continent.

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“the iliad” (gr: “iliás”) is an epic poem by the ancient greek poet homer, which recounts some of the significant events of the final weeks of the trojan war and the greek siege of the city of troy (which was also known as ilion, ilios or ilium in ancient times).