27. what was one purpose of the masks people wore during religious ceremonies of African cultures?
- to identify a family's position in the community
- to connect with the spiritual forces of the ancestors****
- to express a person's fears and hopes for the future
- to represent the role of a traditional comic character
28. what aspect of roman civilization allowed Christianity to spread in north Africa?
- its way of life
- its language
- its military prowess
- its expansive economy****
29. how did histories reflect African civilization?
- by posing entertaining riddles about African traditions and the ancestors
- by recording the everyday details of people's live in African villages
- by describing the words and actions of African ancestors and past events****
- by discussing differing points of view about African religious questions
30. which of the following describe the roles of children in African civilizations? select all that apply (2 total).
- workers for the family
- caretakers for grandparents
- guards of the community
- connections of past with future ****
my answers are b,d,b,d is they correct?
b,d,c,d*
If your answers agree with your text materials, then you are correct. I question your answer to 28. Military prowess allowed the Romans to conquer and impose their beliefs on North Africa, but that spread their economic power, too, so either answer may be correct. And, the last question notes there are TWO correct answers, not one. I agree "d" is one of the correct answers. What is the other one?
Yes, your answers are correct:
27. The purpose of the masks people wore during religious ceremonies of African cultures was to connect with the spiritual forces of the ancestors.
28. The aspect of Roman civilization that allowed Christianity to spread in North Africa was its expansive economy.
29. Histories reflected African civilization by describing the words and actions of African ancestors and past events.
30. The roles of children in African civilizations include being connections of the past with the future.
27. The correct answer is "to connect with the spiritual forces of the ancestors." This answer is correct because masks in African religious ceremonies often served as a way to channel the presence and power of ancestral spirits.
To arrive at this answer, you could have considered the purpose and symbolism of masks in African cultures. Researching African religious traditions and ceremonies would have provided insights into the significance of masks and their role in connecting with the spiritual world.
28. The correct answer is "its expansive economy." This answer is correct because the economic prosperity of the Roman civilization enabled the spread of Christianity in North Africa.
To arrive at this answer, you could have examined the historical context and factors that facilitated the spread of Christianity. Researching the economic interactions and trade routes between the Roman Empire and North Africa would have revealed the influence of the Roman civilization's economic strength.
29. The correct answer is "by describing the words and actions of African ancestors and past events." This answer is correct because histories of African civilizations often focused on documenting the deeds and achievements of ancestors and significant events from the past.
To arrive at this answer, you could have considered the purpose and nature of historical records in African civilizations. Researching African historiography and examining primary sources such as oral traditions, written records, and archaeological artifacts would have provided insights into the ways African civilizations were reflected in historical accounts.
30. The correct answers are "workers for the family" and "connections of the past with the future." These answers are correct because children in African civilizations often played important roles in assisting the family with tasks and chores, as well as being seen as the link between past generations and future continuity.
To arrive at these answers, you could have considered the cultural values and expectations of children in African societies. Researching child-rearing practices and familial roles in African civilizations would have provided information about the responsibilities and roles assigned to children.