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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 manpower development, how did boys typically acquire skills for occupational development?
Options
A They attended formal schools established by the community leaders.
B They were sent to live with other men as apprentices or took to their fathers' occupations.
Correct Answer
C They learned through trial and error, without formal guidance.
D Skills were primarily inherited through spiritual means.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document explains: "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

Consider the traditional methods of vocational training mentioned in section 11.3.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 582 of 1270
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