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WAEC Government 1998 Question 37

Question 37

Pre-colonial Political Systems

In the Igbo traditional political system, the Okpara was the

  1. A.administrative head of his kindred
  2. B.priest
  3. C.king
  4. D.commander-in-chief of the army
  5. E.head of his age-grade.
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Answer: A (administrative head of his kindred)

Explanation

The Okpara, the eldest man of the lineage and holder of the Ofo, headed his kindred (umunna).