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What is the rhythm of African origin integral to Puerto Rican culture?
What is the rhythm of African origin integral to Puerto Rican culture?
- Bomba (correct)
- Mofongo
- Alcapurrias
- Pasteles
Which of the following is NOT a word associated with Puerto Rican culture?
Which of the following is NOT a word associated with Puerto Rican culture?
- Gongolí
- Monga (correct)
- Bembé
- Candungo
Who is known for documenting African American history in the United States?
Who is known for documenting African American history in the United States?
- Rafael Hernández
- Rafael and Celestina Cordero
- Arturo Alfonso Schomburg (correct)
- Julia de Burgos
Which individual is recognized for founding schools accessible to children of all social classes?
Which individual is recognized for founding schools accessible to children of all social classes?
Who is a notable figure in pop music ?
Who is a notable figure in pop music ?
What is slavery?
What is slavery?
How were African slaves brought to America?
How were African slaves brought to America?
What was the main aim of the colonizers in utilizing slaves?
What was the main aim of the colonizers in utilizing slaves?
What was the job of the slaves in America?
What was the job of the slaves in America?
Which activity was involved in livestock farming as described in the text?
Which activity was involved in livestock farming as described in the text?
What was the purpose of using a trapiche in sugarcane production?
What was the purpose of using a trapiche in sugarcane production?
Bomba is an important aspect of Puerto Rican culture. What does it represent?
Bomba is an important aspect of Puerto Rican culture. What does it represent?
Julia de Burgos was a prominent figure in literature. What is she known for?
Julia de Burgos was a prominent figure in literature. What is she known for?
The importation of African slaves to America was a direct consequence of which event?
The importation of African slaves to America was a direct consequence of which event?
How were some African kingdoms involved in the slave trade?
How were some African kingdoms involved in the slave trade?
Bomba is a type of Puerto Rican food influenced by African heritage.
Bomba is a type of Puerto Rican food influenced by African heritage.
The rhythms and drums are central to the performance of the Bomba dance.
The rhythms and drums are central to the performance of the Bomba dance.
Rafael and Celestina Cordero were significant contributors to the Puerto Rican music industry.
Rafael and Celestina Cordero were significant contributors to the Puerto Rican music industry.
Arturo Alfonso Schomburg is known for his work in documenting the history of African Americans in the United States.
Arturo Alfonso Schomburg is known for his work in documenting the history of African Americans in the United States.
Julia de Burgos was a prominent politician in Puerto Rican history.
Julia de Burgos was a prominent politician in Puerto Rican history.
Slavery was a system of voluntary labor with full rights for the workers.
Slavery was a system of voluntary labor with full rights for the workers.
The decline in the Taino population led to the Spanish government officially allowing the importation of African slaves.
The decline in the Taino population led to the Spanish government officially allowing the importation of African slaves.
Some African kingdoms willingly participated in the slave trade by capturing and selling prisoners to European traders.
Some African kingdoms willingly participated in the slave trade by capturing and selling prisoners to European traders.
The main goal of slavery, from the colonizers' perspective, was cultural exchange.
The main goal of slavery, from the colonizers' perspective, was cultural exchange.
Slaves in the Americas were often tasked with intellectual jobs, such as teaching and clerical work.
Slaves in the Americas were often tasked with intellectual jobs, such as teaching and clerical work.
Domestic slaves typically worked in the fields, planting, and harvesting crops.
Domestic slaves typically worked in the fields, planting, and harvesting crops.
The Moret Law granted freedom to all slaves without exception.
The Moret Law granted freedom to all slaves without exception.
Abolitionists were individuals who supported the continuation of slavery.
Abolitionists were individuals who supported the continuation of slavery.
The Abolition of Slavery in Puerto Rico occurred on March 22, 1873.
The Abolition of Slavery in Puerto Rico occurred on March 22, 1873.
Slaves considered as "Cimarrones" were those who were particularly skilled in a craft.
Slaves considered as "Cimarrones" were those who were particularly skilled in a craft.
Why was the Moret Law important?
Why was the Moret Law important?
What right should be granted to formerly enslaved individuals?
What right should be granted to formerly enslaved individuals?
How can the government ensure that laws granting rights to formerly enslaved individuals are enforced?
How can the government ensure that laws granting rights to formerly enslaved individuals are enforced?
