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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 individual states collect revenue from commercial activities in pre-colonial Nigeria?
Options
A By establishing state-owned monopolies on all trade.
B Through voluntary donations from traders and merchants.
C By levying taxes, tolls, judicial fees, fines, and death duties.
Correct Answer
D Primarily by confiscating goods from traders.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: 'The individual states had effective revenue collection systems... they levied a tax when goods were brought into or taken out of their territory... Such tolls were an integral part of the economic basis of power. They were a major source of revenue, together with taxation, levies, judicial fees and fines, and death duties.'

Hint

The text lists several methods used by states to generate income 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 611 of 1270
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