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What does the author say about the nature of this book in Chapter 1? How is it different from typical history books?

• The author claims this book is just like any other history book, filled with dates and wars.
• The author describes this book as unique, unlike traditional history books that focus solely on dates and wars.
• The author believes this book should only be read during Black History Month.
• The author thinks this book is too complex for students to understand.

Why does the author mention that race has been a problem in American history?

• The author believes race is no longer an issue in America
• The author emphasizes the historical persistence of racial problems in American society
• The author mentions race to distract from the main topic of the book
• The author thinks race problems only exist in other countries

What are the three words introduced in this chapter: Segregationists, Assimilationists, and Antiracists? Can you explain them in simpler terms?

• The three words are not defined in the chapter
• Segregationists want everyone to be considered equal, Assimilationists want separations of racial groups, and Antiracists don't believe in race
• Segregationists are people who hate others for not being like them, Assimilationists "like" people who are similar to them, and Antiracists love people for who they are.
• Segregationists are people who love diversity, Assimilationists want everyone to be the same, and Antiracists don't care about race

Why does the author refer to Gomes Eanes de Zurara as "the world's first racist"? What evidence does he provide to support this claim?

• Because Zurara was the first person to write about and defend Black human ownership, and his writings began the recorded history of anti-Black racist ideas.
• Because Zurara was the first European explorer to set foot in Africa.
• Because Zurara was a renowned explorer who discovered new trade routes.
• Because Zurara wrote a biography of Christopher Columbus

How did Zurara's writings contribute to the spread of racist ideas in Europe? What impact did his portrayal of Africans have on European attitudes toward race and slavery?

• Zurara's writings depicted Africans as equals, which challenged prevailing racist ideas in Europe
• Zurara's writings had no impact on European attitudes toward race and slavery
• Zurara's writings portrayed Africans as savages and justified their enslavement, influencing European views on race and slavery.
• Zurara's writings promoted peaceful coexistence between Europeans and Africans

What was the significance of Zurara framing African enslavement as a form of missionary work or a mission from God? How did this portrayal affect the perception of African people?

• This framing had no impact on the perception of African people
• Framing African enslavement as a mission from God was intended to improve Africans' social status
• It portrayed Africans as inferior and in need of civilization, contributing to a negative perception of African people
• It led to Africans being seen as equals by Europeans