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John III chose to abandon territories in which area to focus elsewhere?

  • South America

  • North Africa

  • Eastern Europe

  • The Near East

Answer

In order to bolster his campaigns in Europe, North Africa was relinquished as a strategic decision by John III. This shift in focus allowed him to direct resources and efforts toward consolidating his power and expanding his influence in other regions, prioritizing the pursuit of his broader territorial ambitions over maintaining control in North Africa.
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