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GST 112 Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period Objective Question
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How were skills for occupational development primarily acquired in the pre-colonial period?
Options
A Through formal education in established institutions like universities.
B By consulting spirits and goddesses of knowledge.
C Through professionals within the family and community, often by apprenticeship.
Correct Answer
D By trial and error, with individuals discovering skills independently.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document states, 'In the pre-colonial period, skills for occupational development were acquired through professionals within the family and community. In most cases, boys were brought up to take to their father's occupation. In some other cases, they were sent to live with other men as apprentices to learn various vocations and life etiquette.'

Hint

Think about the traditional methods of passing down knowledge and trades within a close-knit society.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 568 of 1270
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