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What evidence suggests West African presence in the pre-Columbian Americas?
What evidence suggests West African presence in the pre-Columbian Americas?
- Presence of African plants like watermelon and okra in the Americas (correct)
- Presence of Asian pottery in West Africa
- Absence of any archaeological evidence
- Presence of European artifacts in West Africa
How did West Africans potentially reach the Americas before Columbus?
How did West Africans potentially reach the Americas before Columbus?
- Through transatlantic voyages (correct)
- By accidental drift on ocean currents
- Through land routes from Europe
- By following Asian trade routes
What is a significant indication of early West African presence in the Americas?
What is a significant indication of early West African presence in the Americas?
- Similarities in language with Native American tribes
- Differences in agricultural techniques
- Similarities in cultural practices and religious beliefs (correct)
- Absence of any trade connections
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