Re: The Portuguese began to enter Angola in the 16 th century,
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09 Mar 2025, 10:40
OFFICIAL EXPLANATION QUESTION #1
(C).
This question asks for the choice not mentioned in the passage. The final sentence states that Portugal "once mined Angola for slaves and raw material," so choices (A) and (B) are out. The beginning of the passage concerns Portugal taking over Angola over a period beginning in the 16 th century and culminating in the 1920s, so eliminate choice (D). The passage refers to "Angolan independence in 1975 "-since that date is during the 20th century, choice ( E ) is out. The passage says that a "civil war" in Angola lasted until 2002, not a war against the Portuguese, so choice (C) is the answer.