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GST 112 Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period Objective Question
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How did the rulers of different kingdoms and empires control commercial transactions south of the Sahara, as exemplified by the salt tax?
Options
A They established a single state-controlled trading company.
B They levied a tax on goods brought into or taken out of their territory.
Correct Answer
C They prohibited foreign traders from entering their lands.
D They offered subsidies to local traders to undercut competitors.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text mentions: 'they levied a tax when goods were brought into or taken out of their territory. Traders had to pay twice on salt: one dinar on bringing it in and two dinars on taking it out.'

Hint

The question specifically mentions the salt tax; recall the general method of revenue generation from trade.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 594 of 1270
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