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mckennatimberlake

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The task of a griot was to
 
  a. act as an advisor to the leader on matters of state and policy.
  b. have ancestral knowledge.
  c. entertain by describing the accomplishments of the previous king.
  d. compose new sections to a story describing the achievements of the present king.
  e. All of these choices.

Question 2

How did the commercial revolution contribute to increased education in China?
 
  a. It did little to increase the number of literate Chinese.
  b. Literacy became nearly universal.
  c. Education advanced slightly but mostly remained a low priority in Chinese society.
  d. More people could afford books and the cost of educating their children.
  e. The price of books increased, making them affordable only to the wealthy.



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Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

d



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