Critical Reasoning (CR) | Re: Commemorative plaques cast from brass are a characteristic art form of

B is correct - If the Portuguese had no contact with Ife before 1500, then Ife's earlier knowledge of brass casting did not derive directly from the Portuguese. This increases the likelihood that knowledge of brass-casting in Benin did not derive from the Portuguese, even if it derived from Ife.

Nightfury - very methodical approach. kudos!

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