Question 22
Pre-colonial Political SystemsThe pre-colonial Tiv society can best be described as
- A.monarchical
- B.republican
- C.aristocratic
- D.feudalistic.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (republican)
Explanation
The Tiv had no king or central ruler; power was spread among family and lineage elders, so the society was republican (segmentary) and egalitarian.