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GST 112 Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period Objective Question

Question

What skills were girls primarily expected to acquire from their mothers in pre-colonial societies?
Options
A Hunting and blacksmithing.
B Trading and financial management.
C Cooking, sweeping, weeding farms, hair weaving, body decoration, and cloth dyeing.
Correct Answer
D Warrior training and leadership.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: 'Girls were often expected to stay at home to acquire the skills of cooking, sweeping, weeding the farms, hair weaving, body decoration and cloth dyeing from their mothers.'

Hint

Recall the domestic and beautification skills associated with girls' training.

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