The brass needed to make the plaques was usually transported in the form of large bracelets – called manillas – and the quantities involved are staggering. in 1548 just one german merchant house agreed to provide portugal with 432 tons of brass manillas for the west african market. when we look again at the plaque, we can see that one of the europeans is holding a manilla, and this is the key to the whole scene: the oba is with his officials who manage and control the european trade. –a history of the world in 100 objects, neil macgregor what central idea is best supported by details in the passage? a) the benin plaques demonstrate why brass is not typically used in sculpture. b) the benin plaques reveal the importance of trade between europe and africa. c) the benin plaques highlight the great skill of sixteenth-century african artists. d) the benin plaques show that the oba was not a powerful or valued leader.

What is the effect of ruckeyser’s repetition of the word “devices” in the first and third lines of “poem”? it suggests that the poem is set at an earlier time. it to create a mechanical, robotic tone in the poem. it emphasizes the speaker’s feeling of detachment toward the war. it creates a metaphor comparing humanity to manufactured objects.

Derek's mother had a busy day ahead of her. she asked derek to by going to the store and buying groceries. "we need bread, milk, cheese and other things," she said. "don't forget to take the list. i know how forgetful you are." derek agreed to do the shopping, but after his mother left, he quickly forgot about his promise. several hours later, he remembered. he ran out the door and headed to the store. he forgot to take the shopping list. when he returned home, derek unloaded the groceries. he had carefully packed the dairy products and vegetables in one bag. the bread and canned goods were packed in the other. he reached into the first bag and took out beans, broccoli, butter and cheese. he put them neatly into the refrigerator. then he put away the bread and soup. when his mother came home, she opened the refrigerator and frowned. 1 select the correct answer. read the passage. then choose the best prediction of what will happen next. a. derek's mother tells him that he forgot to buy milk. b. derek's mother tells him he bought the wrong kind of milk. c. derek's mother tells him that she bought the milk.

Read the paragraph many kids do not like to exercise. they do not realize that it is for their own good exercise is good for the body. there are many types of exercise activities to choose from. an activity such as running increases circulation lifting weights builds muscle and strengthens bones playing a sport such as basketball can improve coordination so pick an activity and get your exercisel what is the big picture idea in the paragraph? many kids do not like to exercise exercise is good for the body an activity such as running increases circulation lifting weights builds muscle and strengthens