Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Describe Africa Before

question 247

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT describe Africa before European contact?

• A) China operated multiple colonial operations to obtain African minerals.
• B) Wealthy Islamic kingdoms were making pilgrimages from West Africa to Mecca.
• C) A slave trade flourished between African cities and Southwest and South Asia.
• D) Societies based on mining and iron smelting developed.

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Definitions:

Profitable Deviance

Involves acts or practices that, while deviating from societal norms or laws, result in financial gain for individuals or corporations.

Deviant Opportunity

Circumstances that encourage or allow individuals to engage in actions that deviate from societal norms or laws.

Deviant Motivation

The drive or incentive behind actions that deviate from societal norms or expectations.

Chambliss's Law

Pertains to the sociological concept proposed by William Chambliss, highlighting the role of societal power structures in defining criminal behavior and law enforcement practices.