Question

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the culture of the African continent?
A.
Africa is not very diverse; most African people are the same race, speak the same language, and have the same traditions.
B.
African culture is extremely diverse; there are over 3,000 different culture groups, and over 800 languages are spoken.
C.
African culture has been overrun completely by foreign influences, particularly those from Europe and the Middle East.
D.
Culturally, the African continent suffers from an identity crisis: there are too many external influences and no strong native cultures.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

Africa is highly diverse — home to thousands of ethnic/cultural groups and hundreds to thousands of distinct languages — so B most accurately describes the continent's cultural diversity.