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WAEC Government 1994 Question 35

Question 35

Pre-colonial Political Systems

Which of the following characteristics was absent in the pre-colonial administration of the Igbos?

  1. A.hierarchical and centralized administration
  2. B.religious and spiritual symbols
  3. C.consultations
  4. D.checks and balances
  5. E.mixture of spiritual and temporal roles.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (hierarchical and centralized administration)

Explanation

The Igbo system was acephalous (segmentary): power was spread among families, elders, age grades and the village assembly, with no central ruler or hierarchy.