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GST 112 Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period Objective Question

Question

What was a key characteristic of the 'Nabo' system compared to 'Aro'?
Options
A Nabo participants were independent, while Aro participants were dependent on parents.
B Nabo involved helping on personal farms, while Aro involved helping on father's farms.
C Nabo participants were younger and dependent on their parents, unlike Aro participants who were independent.
Correct Answer
D Nabo was practiced year-round, while Aro was strictly seasonal.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text notes: 'Participants in Nabo are younger than those in Aro. The youths are still dependent on their parents or guardian in Nabo, but independent in Aro.' It also states youths worked on their father's farm in Nabo, versus personal farms in Aro.

Hint

The difference lies in the age and independence of the participants, and whose farm they worked on.

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