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JAMB Government 1997 Question 23

Question 23

Pre-colonial Political Systems

A major feature of the system of government in the Sokoto Caliphate was that

  1. A.it was based on customs and traditions
  2. B.it was theocratic
  3. C.it was democratic
  4. D.power was effectively decentralized
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Answer: B (it was theocratic)

Explanation

The Sokoto Caliphate was ruled according to Islamic law, and the Caliph was both religious and political head. This made it a theocracy.