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The objective of Chapter 18 is to consider the cultures of Africa and the Americas both prior to and within the era of cross-cultural encounter.
After reading this chapter, you should be familiar with:
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| 1. the factors that precipitated European overseas expansion? |
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| 2. specific characteristics of the African cultural heritage, as illustrated in the arts of West Africa? |
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| 3. the unique features of literature, music, and sculpture in African culture? |
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| 4. the unique features of Meso-American cultures, as illustrated by the Maya? |
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| 5. the impact of "encounter" in Africa, the Americas, and Europe? |