How was the early slave trade in west africa different from that of east africa? a. slaves from west africa were generally sold in european and asian countries, while slaves from east africa were generally sold in southern africa. b. slaves from west africa were generally sold in african and european countries, while slaves from east africa were generally sold in persia and mesopotamia. c. slaves from west africa were generally sold in african and american countries, while slaves from east africa were generally sold in hindu and buddhist lands. d. slaves from west africa were generally sold in asian and american countries, while slaves from east africa were generally sold in the middle east.