Question 24
Pre-colonial Political SystemsThe function of the age-group in the Igbo pre-colonial society was to
- A.enforce laws and punish erring members
- B.make laws for the people when an Ofo died
- C.give judgement on land tenure matters
- D.make sure that the religion of the people was observed
- E.install a new Ofo.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (enforce laws and punish erring members)
Explanation
Igbo age grades carried out decisions of the village assembly, kept order, did public works and disciplined offenders.