The Portuguese were initially accorded high status by the people of Benin because __________.
A. of their perceived association with the divine mudfish of that culture
B. they promised to vanquish the Benin's enemies
C. of Christian missionaries who convinced the Portuguese to respect native culture
D. the Portuguese ended slavery between tribal groups
Answer: A
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