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GST 112 Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period Objective Question
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What was a significant limitation of traditional indigenous education in pre-colonial Nigeria?
Options
A It did not provide vocational training.
B It led to high rates of unemployment.
C Reliance on memory meant knowledge could be lost if custodians died or forgot.
Correct Answer
D It was only available to children of wealthy families.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text says: 'However, it had its limitations. For example, in the absence of writing, people depended on the power of their memory to retain and transmit all learned ideas to future generations. However, memory could fail, and when a custodian of some useful information or skill died, all was lost.'

Hint

Consider the methods of knowledge transmission and their inherent risks without written records.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 612 of 1270
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