How did the relations between Portugal and Kongo resemble Portuguese relations with the Mutapa kingdom?
A) Both kingdoms wanted Portuguese help in the slave trade.
B) Both kingdoms initially welcomed relations with the Portuguese.
C) In both, gold mining was the chief attraction.
D) Both kingdoms wished to convert to Christianity.
Answer: B
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