Question 26
Pre-colonial Political SystemsWhich of the following societies was classified as acephalous?
- A.Igbo.
- B.Ijaw.
- C.Benin.
- D.Ibibio.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Igbo.)
Explanation
Acephalous means "without a head": the Igbo had no central ruler, unlike the Benin kingdom.