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JAMB Government 1988 Question 28

Question 28

Pre-colonial Political Systems

The ruling system in pre-colonial Hausa-Fulani societies where rulers were both religious and political heads was referred to as

  1. A.meritocracy
  2. B.oligarchy
  3. C.theocracy
  4. D.aristocracy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (theocracy)

Explanation

The Emir was both political ruler and religious leader under Islamic law, which is theocracy (rule based on religion).