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GST 112 Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period Objective Question
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In pre-colonial Nigerian societies, what was identified as a major source of manpower for productive exercises?
Options
A Hired labourers from neighboring communities.
B The family unit, especially women with many children.
Correct Answer
C A highly specialized guild system.
D Captives acquired through warfare and raids.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: "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

Think about the smallest social unit that contributed significantly to labour before colonial influence.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 574 of 1270
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