Medinas capture the unique historical character and social patterns of cities in North Africa and Southwest Asia. Labyrinths of winding alleys and many kinds of souks are typical features. What are souks?

ABordellos
BEthnic quarters
CCommercial areas
DSacred sites

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The correct answer is C. commercial areas. In Western Asian and North African cities, souks are basically a bazaar, a marketplace where people have their stalls and sell their goods. You can buy anything there - from food to jewelry and clothes. It is common practice in souks to bargain - because there is no set price, you can bargain with the seller for a lower price.

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The correct answer is C. commercial areas. In Western Asian and North African cities, souks are basically a bazaar, a marketplace where people have their stalls and sell their goods. You can buy anything there - from food to jewelry and clothes. It is common practice in souks to bargain - because there is no set price, you can bargain with the seller for a lower price.