Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam

Question 12 • RMA FL-1001400-English 4 Semester 2

Which is the best claim for an argumentative paragraph?

Answer

The Benin plaques hold the most unique place in the history of relations between Africa and West Europe because they are actually made of brass, not bronze.

The Benin plaques hold the most unique place in the history of relations between Africa and West Europe because they document two prominent points of EuroAfrican contact.

The Benin plaques hold the most unique place in the history of relations between Africa and West Europe because their main subject is the Oba and his prowess as a hunter and a soldier.

The Benin plaques hold the most unique place in the history of relations between Africa and West Europe because they allowed visitors to admire the achievements of Oba and the wealth of the kingdom.

Explanation

The strongest claim connects the Benin plaques directly to the history of relations between Africa and Western Europe: they document two prominent points of Euro-African contact. The other choices focus on the plaques’ material, subject matter, or display of Benin’s wealth, which may be relevant facts but do not explain their distinctive place in that history as clearly.

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