What makes the Swahili language a valid example supporting the conclusion that East Africa's geographic proximity to the coast affected its culture?
a. Swahili incorporates the languages of India with Bantu.
b. Swahili blends Islamic and Christian terms.
c. Swahili means “of the coast.”
d. Swahili blends aspects Bantu with Arabic.

Who was the washington lawyer who watched the bombardment of fort mchenry from a british ship and wrote a poem about it? a. francis scott key b. benjamin banneker c. william clark d. zebulon pike

Why did many americans want the united states to cuba gain independence from spain? cuba was rich in natural resources, including gold and oil. cuba would provide access to the pacific ocean through a narrow strait. the united states had strong economic ties to cuba. the majority of cubans expressed interest in becom ing a us state.

“there he took part in the conquest of cuba. the spanish government gave him land and slaves in return for his service… eventually, he settled down on a plantation. but he was restless, and still far from wealthy. in fact, he was in debt. what money he had, he squandered on gambling, expensive clothes, and nights out on the town. then his luck turned. spanish sailors landed on the yucatan peninsula of mexico and sent back word of an extraordinary find… rumors of a land filled with gold… cortes leaped at the chance for gold and glory… velazquez, the spanish governor, grew troubled and sent orders forbidding [cortes] to sail. but cortes was not about to lose this opportunity. under the cover of darkness, he raised anchor and slipped from port.” how did cortes lose what money he had before he set sail for mexico? a he put all his money into a business that declared bankruptcy. b he spent it on fancy clothes, gambling, and having fun. c he gave it away to charity. d it was stolen from him.