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GST 112 Study Session 10: DIASPORIC CULTURE AND NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT Objective Question
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The 'old' diaspora, as defined in the text for Africa, refers to people of African descent who:
Options
A Voluntarily migrated for economic opportunities in the post-independence period.
B Were involuntarily shipped as slaves to Europe and the Americas from the fifteenth to mid-nineteenth century.
Correct Answer
C Returned to their homeland after the American Civil War.
D Settled in other African countries for trade and commerce.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explains: "'Old' diaspora refers to people of African descent who were involuntarily shipped as slaves to Europe and the Americas from the fifteenth century to the mid-nineteenth century..."

Hint

The key distinction between 'old' and 'new' diaspora relates to the nature of their migration (voluntary vs. involuntary) and the historical period.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 10: DIASPORIC CULTURE AND NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 426 of 1270
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