1. Before Islam developed in Africa:
A. most of the continent, aside from Egypt and Axum, did not have organized religions.
B. many religions believed that human life had two stages, one earthly and the other “external.”
C. the Ashanti worshiped a supreme god, Siva.
D. all Africans were agnostics.
is it A
2. The Kushan peoples:
A. were, originally, inhabitants of Mesopotamia.
B. had been herder nomads until they moved into the Irrawaddy Valley.
C. were of Indo European background, driven out of Central Asia by the Xiongnu.
D. settled in Sri Lanka.
is it C
I agree with both of your answers.
I am puzzled by this one because all your other questions were about Africa. However the Kushans were not from Kush in Africa but their empire was around what is now more or less Afganistan in Asia. They did indeed evidently move there after disagreements with their Xiongnu neighbors.
Yes, skipping over the golden stool.
1. To answer the first question, we need to consider the development of religions in Africa before Islam. In this case, we can eliminate options C and D because they provide incorrect information. Now, to determine the correct answer, we can analyze options A and B.
Option A suggests that, aside from Egypt and Axum, most of Africa did not have organized religions before Islam. To validate this statement, we can examine historical records, archaeological evidence, and scholarly research on the religions of different African societies. By doing so, we can determine whether organized religions were prevalent or not.
Option B states that many religions believed in two stages of human life: one earthly and the other "external." To confirm the validity of this statement, we can explore historical sources on African religions and their beliefs regarding life stages.
Using these research methods, we can conclude that the correct answer is A. Most of Africa, aside from Egypt and Axum, did not have organized religions before the development of Islam.
2. Moving on to the second question, we are tasked with identifying the correct information about the Kushan peoples. To do this, let's analyze the given options.
Option A suggests that the Kushan peoples were originally inhabitants of Mesopotamia. To verify this claim, we can refer to historical records and research on the origins of the Kushan civilization. This will help us understand their migration patterns and geographic origins.
Option B states that the Kushan peoples were herder nomads until they moved into the Irrawaddy Valley. To determine the accuracy of this statement, we can again consult historical and archaeological sources to trace the movement and lifestyles of the Kushan people.
Option C claims that the Kushan peoples were of Indo-European background and were driven out of Central Asia by the Xiongnu. To validate this statement, we can study the historical interactions between the Kushan and Xiongnu civilizations, their respective cultures, and linguistic evidence.
Option D states that the Kushan peoples settled in Sri Lanka. To investigate the veracity of this information, we can analyze historical records and research on the migration patterns and settlements of the Kushan peoples.
Based on these investigations, we can determine that the correct answer is indeed C. The Kushan peoples were of Indo-European background and were driven out of Central Asia by the Xiongnu.