Question

Which of the following is the best summary of African influences in the United States?

1.Languages contributed to place names and commonplace words such as skunk and tobacco. They introduced foods such as corn and chocolate. Their influence in art can be seen in pottery, leather products, jewelry, and beadwork.
2.Languages contributed to place names and commonplace words such as okra and gumbo. Their influence is especially important to music genres such as jazz, blues, and gospel. Foods such as rice, kola nuts, and black-eyed peas were introduced by those from another continent.
3.Architectural influences can be seen in the way colonies set up their towns. Meeting houses were in places of importance. Churches and homes were built with thick stone walls and decoratively painted supporting beams. Christianity still plays an important role in United States.
4.Foods such as sushi and curry are popular in the United States today. Buddhism and Hinduism are important religions in the West. They also contributed to architecture, languages, and inventions. Yoga and acupuncture were contributed into the healthcare system.

Answer 1

1.Languages contributed to place names and commonplace words such as skunk and tobacco. They introduced foods such as corn and chocolate. Their influence in art can be seen in pottery, leather products, jewelry, and beadwork.

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