Which of the Following Is One Reason That Writing Spread

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one reason that writing spread more slowly in Africa than in other areas?

• A) Most societies banned writing as a form of imperial oppression.
• B) Well-defined customs and communal ownership of land did not necessitate documentation.
• C) With so few merchants, the need for written documentation did not arise.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group, which can impair their performance in certain tasks.

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Social Identity Theory

A psychological theory that examines how a person's self-concept is based on their membership within social groups, influencing their behavior and attitudes.

Stereotype Threat Theory

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