Which of the following statements best describes the spread of the Bantu peoples to southern and eastern Africa?
a. The Bantu were originally invited into small African states as mercenaries and guest workers, but eventually seized control of those states.
b. The Bantu, thanks to their skill in metallurgy, were well-armed and quickly able to conquer their neighbors.
c. The Bantu spread was a slow movement of peoples, often just a few families at a time.
d. It was Bantu language and culture that spread, rather than Bantu people themselves, as neighbors emulated highly successful Bantu ways.
Answer: c. The Bantu spread was a slow movement of peoples, often just a few families at a time.
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