Which of the following is true of slave culture in the antebellum South?

A) Slave culture emerged and thrived in southern cities.
B) Slave culture was centered on religion; therefore, it did not affect the work and leisure of slaves.
C) Slave culture, especially in appearance and in forms of expression, retained many influences from the African past.
D) Slave "culture" was practically nonexistent because of the tyrannical power of slave masters.

Slave culture in the antebellum South retained many influences from the African past, including music, dance, storytelling, and religious practices. These cultural expressions provided a sense of identity, community, and resistance among slaves. While slave masters tried to suppress and control slave culture, it persisted and evolved over time. However, it is important to note that slave culture was not limited to cities and also affected the work and leisure of slaves.