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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, primarily refers to people of African descent who were involuntarily shipped as slaves during which historical period?
Options
A 19th to 20th century, post-colonial era
B 15th to mid-19th century, pre-independence
Correct Answer
C 20th to 21st century, modern migration
D 12th to 14th century, pre-European contact
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4 defines: "'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 definition specifies the centuries and the involuntary nature of their movement.

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