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GST 112 Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period Objective Question
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Which of the following was a primary reason for labor scarcity in pre-colonial Nigeria?
Options
A Lack of cultivatable land.
B High population density.
C Rampant low life expectancy and infant mortality rates.
Correct Answer
D Abundant access to advanced farming tools.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explicitly mentions: 'The reason for the relative scarcity of labour was the huge availability of land and demographic problems... coupled with the rapid population decline. In fact, labour shortage was a result of the rampant low life expectancy and infant mortality rate which generally shortened life span. There was also the several incidences of epidemics and diseases which claimed lives of children in addition to incessant raiding and kidnapping.'

Hint

Consider demographic factors and health conditions mentioned in the text.

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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