Question 25
Pre-colonial Political SystemsThe style of government in the Sokoto caliphate was
- A.democratic
- B.authoritarian
- C.populist
- D.totalitarian.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (authoritarian)
Explanation
The Sultan and emirs held great power (making laws, judging and taxing) with little popular check, so rule was authoritarian. Totalitarianism is a modern idea of total state control of all of life.