The peoples of the forest region were particularly important in African-American history because they played a large role in __________
A) the Atlantic slave trade
B) trans-Saharan trade
C) bringing iron smelting to West Africa
D) creating the West African kingdoms
Answer: A
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Examine the frontispiece portrait of Phillis Wheatley that precedes the title page of her first book of poetry. Why is Wheatley shown in the portrait writing at her desk?
A) The portrait reveals Wheatley's favorable stance on the slave trade in her book. B) The portrait demonstrates Wheatley's studious nature and writing ability. C) The portrait relates to Wheatley's poor writing style and choice of subject matter. D) The portrait suggests Wheatley's distrust of her master about whom she wrote her book.
Which of the following was NOT a feature of mercantilism?
A) official regulation of economic enterprise B) government assistance for new industries C) low tariffs D) colonialism E) construction of roads, canals, and harbors
The Slavs' language was an ancestor of
a. Scandinavian. b. Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, and Czech. c. Indo-European. d. Mongolian. e. Germanic.
In 1951, Japan signed a peace treaty with its former enemies, including the United States, and
a. all United States military troops were permanently removed from Japanese territory. b. Japan gave up claims to Taiwan and Korea. c. the Soviet Union restored the Kurile Islands to Japan as a sign of friendship and amity. d. as a result the governments of Japan and the United States became equal partners in the defense of Southeast Asia. e. Emperor Hirohito was replaced by his liberal eldest son.