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Question
During the months when agricultural ground was too dry or between harvests, people in pre-colonial agricultural societies often engaged in secondary occupations such as:
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The text states: 'Among these agricultural peoples, however, the workers often sought out other occupations during the months when the ground was too dry or in the periods between harvests. Among the more common secondary occupations were mining gold and engaging in trading activities. Many agricultural peoples produced one or more food crops, which were sold to their neighbors for other items such as cloth among other items. There were also those that sold goods or traded with other non-agrarian African groups for cattle, salt, or metals.'
Hint
Consider the types of activities mentioned as alternative occupations during agricultural off-seasons.