WAEC Government 1991 (August) Question 23

Question 23

Pre-colonial Political Systems

The pre-colonial political organization described as acephalous was the

  1. A.Hausa-Fulani emirate system.
  2. B.Igbo political organization.
  3. C.Yoruba political organisation.
  4. D.pre-colonial Bini system.
  5. E.pre-colonial Ashanti system.
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Answer: B (Igbo political organization.)

Explanation

Acephalous means 'without a head': the Igbo had no central ruler.