The primary purpose of the passage is to______. A. compare the relative importance of music with that of other art forms in culture B. review the attempt of recent scholarship to study the influence of African music on other music C. correct the failure of some scholars to appreciate the significance of music in African culture D. survey the ways by which people attempt to preserve their culture against the effects of oppression Which of the following statements concerning the function of African music can be inferred from the passage
A. It preserved cultural values because it was thoroughly integrated into the lives of the people. B. It was more important in the development of African religious life than in other areas of culture. C. Its isolation from the economic domains of life enabled it to survive the destructive impact of slavery. D. Its pervasiveness in African culture hindered its effectiveness in minimizing the impact of slavery.