Ways in Which Slaves Expressed Elements of Their African Heritage

question 97

Multiple Choice

Ways in which slaves expressed elements of their African heritage included

• A) singing songs and playing musical instruments, such as the banjo.
• B) keeping family diaries and other written personal records.
• C) wearing clothing that incorporated traditional African designs or colors.
• D) speaking in their native African languages when out of the presence of whites.
• E) celebrating traditional African feasts and rites of passage, in defiance of white law.

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Definitions:

One-way Air Flow

A respiratory adaptation in some animals, such as birds, allowing air to pass through lungs in a single direction for more efficient gas exchange.

Horny Beak

A hard, keratinous structure found in birds and certain reptiles, used for feeding, grooming, and other behaviors.

Respiratory Air Sacs

Membrane-enclosed spaces in birds that are part of the respiratory system, aiding in oxygen exchange and making flight more efficient.

Three-chambered Heart

A type of heart structure found in amphibians and some reptiles, consisting of two atria and one ventricle.