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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 context of Africa, refers to people of African descent who were:
Options
A Voluntarily sought greener pastures abroad in the post-independence period
B Involuntarily shipped as slaves to Europe and the Americas
Correct Answer
C Migrated within Africa for economic opportunities
D Returned to their motherland after the end of slavery
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Section 10.3 clarifies: '“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 distinction between 'old' and 'new' diaspora lies in the nature of their departure from Africa.

Question Info

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