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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 Nigerian societies, economic activities were primarily carried out with the intention of:
Options
A Generating huge monetary profits for individuals.
B Widening social relationships and cohesion.
Correct Answer
C Establishing a capitalist market economy.
D Accumulating personal wealth and property.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: 'Economic activities were carried out with the intention of widening social relationships, rather than making money.' This highlights the communal and social orientation of the pre-colonial economic system.

Hint

Think about the primary motivation for economic activities in a communal system, as opposed to a modern capitalist one.

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