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JAMB Government 1998 Question 24

Question 24

Pre-colonial Political Systems

The Aro system in Igboland was a

  1. A.political organization
  2. B.commercial organization
  3. C.religious organization
  4. D.imperial organization
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (religious organization)

Explanation

The Aro system was built around the Ibini Ukpabi oracle at Arochukwu (the 'Long Juju'), which people consulted to settle disputes. This made it mainly a religious organization, though the Aro also used it for trade.