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JAMB Government 1988 Question 27

Question 27

Pre-colonial Political Systems

The basic unit of government in pre-colonial Yorubaland was the

  1. A.town
  2. B.empire
  3. C.palace
  4. D.ward
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (town)

Explanation

Each Yoruba town had its own ruler (Oba or Baale) and council, and this was the basic unit of government. Empires such as Oyo were built up from many such towns.