Question 23
Pre-colonial Political SystemsIn the pre-colonial Igbo society, the maintenance of peace and order was the function of the
- A.assembly of Ezes
- B.clan elders
- C.age-grades
- D.assembly of title holders.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (age-grades)
Explanation
Igbo age-grades acted like a police force: they kept order, enforced decisions of the village assembly and carried out public works.