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GST 112 Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period Objective Question
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Which of the following constituted the major source of manpower in virtually every facet of productive exercise in pre-colonial Nigerian communities?
Options
A Hired labourers and paid workers.
B Slaves acquired through trade and raids.
C The family unit, especially women with many children.
Correct Answer
D Specialized guilds and professional associations.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explicitly mentions, 'The family unit was a major source of manpower in virtually every facet of productive exercise. Labour was mostly supplied by women, especially those who had been privileged to have many children.'

Hint

Consider the smallest social unit that formed the backbone of labour in those times.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 557 of 1270
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