Which of the following statements best describe African slaves who were transported on the Middle Passage to the American colonies?
A. The greatest number of Africans were already Christians when they were captured.
B. African slaves brought their cultural possessions with them to the colonies.
C. The greatest number of African slaves were brought to the colonies during the sixteenth century.
D. African captives came from a diverse background of ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups.
Answer: D
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