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In History / College | 2025-07-04

How did early West African societies divide up most labor tasks?
A. by age
B. by region
C. by gender
D. by religion

Asked by gordoncherie3

Answer (2)

Early West African societies divided labor tasks primarily by gender, with men involved in outdoor work like agriculture and hunting, while women handled household tasks. Age also played a role in labor distribution, with younger individuals learning from elders. Thus, the correct answer to the question is C. by gender.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

Early West African societies primarily divided labor tasks by gender, with men taking on outdoor work and women managing household responsibilities. Age also influenced labor distribution, as younger individuals learned trades from elders. Regional differences existed, but the gender division was the most prominent. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04

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