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GST 112 Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period Objective Question
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The 'Apo Ijo' insurance system, also known as 'Otu' in pre-colonial Nigerian communities, was primarily focused on what purpose?
Options
A Providing loans for trade expeditions.
B Gathering mutual consent of young people, age grades and extended family to attend to unforeseen crises.
Correct Answer
C Accumulating wealth for community leaders.
D Offering protection against rival kingdoms.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text describes 'Apo Ijo' (Otu) as 'an important economic organization constituted by mutual consent of young people, age grades and extended family to attend to unforeseen crises.'

Hint

Look for the specific function attributed to 'Apo Ijo' or 'Otu' in the context of insurance institutions.

Question Info

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