At the time of initial contact with the Europeans, Lower Guinea was characterized by
A) powerful and wealthy empires.
B) decentralized political and social authority.
C) religious disagreements between Christian rulers and the Muslim masses.
D) acceptance of and strong devotion to Islam on the part of rulers and people.

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Lower Guinea was characterized by decentralized political and social authority at the time of initial contact with the Europeans. It was made up of numerous small political entities with no powerful empires. There were also multiple religious beliefs and practices in the region, including Islam, traditional African religions, and Christianity.

At the Time of Initial Contact with the Europeans, Lower