Questions: One of the "benefits" of the slave trade for African peoples such as the Asante was accessing spices. textiles and luxury goods. firearms. religion.

The answer is firearms.

Explanation for each option:

• Spices: While spices were traded globally, they were not a primary benefit or focus of the transatlantic slave trade for African peoples like the Asante. The trade primarily involved human lives and goods that were more directly related to power and control, such as firearms.

• Textiles and luxury goods: Textiles and luxury goods were indeed part of the trade exchanges between Europeans and African societies. However, they were not as significant in terms of altering the power dynamics and military capabilities of African states as firearms were.

• Firearms: Firearms were a significant benefit for African groups like the Asante. Access to firearms allowed them to expand their territories, maintain power, and defend against rival groups. The introduction of firearms significantly altered the balance of power within the region.

• Religion: While European traders and missionaries did introduce Christianity to parts of Africa, it was not considered a "benefit" in the context of the slave trade. The spread of religion was more of a cultural exchange rather than a direct benefit related to the trade itself.