West African Presence in Pre-Columbian Americas Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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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