Question

1. choose the best answer.

____ were very popular in west africa. they provided entertainment to kings and nobles in west africa by reciting poetry and telling stories.
griots
troubadours
journeymen
jesters

1. read the passage and answer the question.

all that we have to mind is our own duty: if god has put us in bad circumstances that is not our fault and he will not punish us for it. if any are wicked in keeping us so, we cannot help it, they must answer to god for it. nothing will serve as an excuse to us for not doing our duty.
-excerpt from an address to the negroes in the state of new york by jupiter hammon
what does the passage tell us about jupiter hammons view of slavery?
he believed slavery was justified when enslavers acted kindly.
he believed that all people would ultimately be redeemed.
he believed enslaved people should do what is right despite the evil actions of enslavers.

Explanation:

1. Griots were traditional story - tellers, poets, and musicians in West Africa who entertained kings and nobles. Troubadours were from medieval Europe, journeymen were skilled workers who traveled to gain experience, and jesters were court entertainers in a different cultural context.
2. In the passage from Jupiter Hammon, he emphasizes that enslaved people should focus on their duty as God will not punish them for being in bad circumstances (slavery) which is not their fault, and enslavers will answer to God for their wickedness. This implies that enslaved people should do what is right despite the actions of enslavers.

Answer:

1. A. Griots
2. C. He believed enslaved people should do what is right despite the evil actions of enslavers.