Question

to either side kneel two high-court functionaries, dressed very like the oba, but with plainer headdresses and fewer neck-rings. they wear belts hung with small crocodile heads, the emblem of those authorized to conduct business with europeans - and the heads and shoulders of two tiny europeans can be seen floating in the background.

the europeans are portuguese, who from the 1470s were sailing down the west coast of africa in their galleons on their way to the indies, but who were also seriously interested in west african pepper, ivory and gold.

-a history of the world in 100 objects,
neil macgregor

which details from the passage help readers visualize the plaque? check all that apply.

\plainer headdresses and fewer neck-rings\
\belts hung with small crocodile heads\
\the heads and shoulders of two tiny europeans\
\sailing down the west coast of africa\
\west african pepper, ivory and gold\

Explanation:

Identify the target of visualization

The question asks which details from the passage help readers visualize the physical appearance of the plaque itself. We need to look for Descriptive Details and Sensory Imagery that depict physical features, clothing, or figures represented on the artwork.

Evaluate the first option

The phrase "plainer headdresses and fewer neck-rings" describes the physical attire of the figures on the plaque, helping the reader picture them.

Evaluate the second option

The phrase "belts hung with small crocodile heads" describes a specific, concrete visual detail of the figures' clothing on the plaque.

Evaluate the third option

The phrase "the heads and shoulders of two tiny Europeans" describes the physical representation and placement of figures depicted in the background of the plaque.

Evaluate the remaining options

The phrases "sailing down the west coast of Africa" and "West African pepper, ivory and gold" provide historical context and trade information rather than describing the visual elements carved or cast onto the plaque itself.

Answer:

• "plainer headdresses and fewer neck-rings" (Correct answer)
• "belts hung with small crocodile heads" (Correct answer)
• "the heads and shoulders of two tiny Europeans" (Correct answer)
• "sailing down the west coast of Africa"
• "West African pepper, ivory and gold"