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“[The Native Americans] are so ingenious and free with all they have, that no one would believe it who has not seen it; of anything they possess, if it be asked of them, they never say no; on the contrary, they invite you to share it and show as much love as if their hearts went with it, and they are content with whatever trifle be given them, whether it be a thing of value or of petty worth. I forbade that they are given things so worthless as bits of broken crockery and of green glass and lace-points, although when they could get them, they thought they had the best jewel in the world.”
—Christopher Columbus,
as quoted in The Discoverers
The Native Americans felt that broken glass was
a.
a good gift to give Columbus.
c.
cheap and worthless.
b.
a powerful weapon.
d.
the best jewel in the world.
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Ответ:
The correct answer is D-the best jewel in the world.
Explanation: Columbus realized that the members of his crew were not as open, honest, caring and loving as the Native Americans who greeted him when he arrived on their shores. Since the Native Americans had never seen people like this they found them to be god-like, thus shiny broken glass, which they had never seen, given to them as "treasure," would be considered a great gift. Thus, Columbus would not allow his men to trade broken crockery or glass for more valuable items.
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Sample C
That's the correct answer. Have a nice day :)