JAMB Government 1987 Question 25

Question 25

Pre-colonial Political Systems

Which of the following traditional political systems was republican?

  1. A.Igbo
  2. B.Yoruba
  3. C.Fulani
  4. D.Bini
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Answer: A (Igbo)

Explanation

The Igbo had no kings in most communities; decisions were made by elders, age grades and the village assembly, which is called republican.