Which of the following civilizations played an economic role in expanding cultural connections between europe and africa?
a. maya civilization
b. kingdom of axum
c. han dynasty
d. olmec civilization

The Maya and the Olmecs are Mesoamerican civilizations that were not known to Europe and Africa before Columbus. Han dynasty ruled ich China- so it's not a good option either.

The correct answer is the Kingom of Axum, in today's Ethiopia, which had trade relations with the Roman Empire.

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