Final answer:
The Hebrews were enslaved by the Egyptians while the Bantu gradually spread across Africa. Option number a is correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
Both the Hebrew and the Bantu had connections to Egypt, but their experiences were different.
The Hebrews went to Egypt to escape famine and were initially welcomed by the Hyksos dynasty. However, with the rise of the New Kingdom, the Hebrews were enslaved. Although there is limited archaeological evidence to support the complete enslavement of the Hebrews, there are references in Egyptian sources to people referred to as laborers enlisted to help build royal tombs.
The Bantu, on the other hand, began spreading east and south from West and Central Africa around 3000 BCE. Their migrations were gradual and took different routes. They established farms, introduced agricultural practices, and transformed the linguistic makeup of much of subequatorial Africa over time.