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GST 112 Study Session 2: GST103: Nigerian Peoples and Cultures Objective Question

Question

By what date had most ethnic groups in Nigeria evolved, and by when had most occupied their present locations?
Options
A Evolved by AD 500, occupied present locations by AD 1000
B Evolved by AD 500, occupied present locations well before 1500
Correct Answer
C Evolved by AD 1000, occupied present locations by 1800
D Evolved by 1500, occupied present locations by 1800
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states that most ethnic groups in Nigeria had evolved by AD 500 and that most had occupied their present locations well before 1500.

Hint

This indicates long-term settlement patterns predating major historical events like the trans-Saharan trade.

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