Which of the following ideas was promoted by Brazilian anthropologist Gilberto Freyre?
A)Brazil should really be considered an African country.
B)Brazil should really be considered a European country.
C)Brazilian national identity was the result of mixing people of European,African,and indigenous ancestry.
D)Races in Brazil should be allowed to develop their own cultures separately.
E)The relationship of races in Brazil could only be understood as a result of U.S.imperialism.

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Gilberto Freyre promoted the idea of Brazilian national identity being the result of mixing people of European, African, and indigenous ancestry. He argued that this unique cultural blending created a diverse and rich society in Brazil. This idea of racial and cultural mixing is known as "racial democracy," which is still a widely discussed topic in Brazil today.

Which of the Following Ideas Was Promoted by Brazilian Anthropologist