The chief reason that we know less about many American or African cultures than many of those in Eurasia is
a. their lack of an archaeological record.
b. their lack of a written record.
c. the prejudice of modern historians.
d. our own lack of interest in the subject.
b
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
How did The Spanish Brute, which appeared on an 1898 magazine cover of Judge magazine, promote racist notions of white supremacy among Americans during the Spanish-American War?
A) The figure is shown as a dark-skinned ape-like Spaniard who posed a threat to civilization. B) The figure is trampling on the American flag. C) The figure is shown as a monster who mutilated American soldiers after the charge on the San Juan Hills. D) The figure is depicted as a bloodthirsty beast responsible for explosion of the Maine.
Based on the discussion of African influences on Christianity, it can be inferred that Africans practiced __________ prior to enslavement
A) mainly Catholic Christianity B) a variety of religious traditions C) mainly Islam D) a polytheistic religion shared by most Africans
The chapter introduction tells the story of the Battle of Bunker Hill to make the point that
A. a key question in that battle and throughout the war was whether Americans would really fight to win their independence. B. initially the war went badly for the Americans, testing their commitment to liberty and independence. C. declaring independence was one thing, but after the Declaration, actually fighting against the authority of one's own king was quite another. D. Americans won their revolution by pitting dedicated amateur soldiers against the might of Britain's professional redcoats.