In the 19ᵗʰ-Century West African Kingdom of Dahomey, Thousands of Women

question 65

Multiple Choice

In the 19ᵗʰ-century West African kingdom of Dahomey, thousands of women:

• A) served in the armed forces of the king
• B) worked as hunters for the king
• C) were employed in a weapons factory
• D) worked as traders along the southern coast of Africa

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