In the Fifteenth Century, Lower Guinea and Upper Guinea Differed

question 102

Multiple Choice

In the fifteenth century, Lower Guinea and Upper Guinea differed in which of the following respects?

• A) The governments of Lower Guinea were democratic; those of Upper Guinea were autocratic.
• B) Women were responsible for the cultivation of rice in Lower Guinea but were the primary local traders in Upper Guinea.
• C) The peoples of Lower Guinea continued to practice traditional African religions; those of Upper Guinea were heavily influenced by the Islamic religion.
• D) Women were denied political power in Lower Guinea but held powerful political and religious positions in Upper Guinea.

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Inhibition

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