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WAEC Government 1998 Question 39

Question 39

Pre-colonial Political Systems

An Oba in the traditional Yoruba political system was

  1. A.the executive head of his people
  2. B.ceremonial monarch only
  3. C.war general only
  4. D.the spokesman of his people
  5. E.a titled member in the community.
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Answer: A (the executive head of his people)

Explanation

The Oba was the political (executive) head of his kingdom, ruling with his council of chiefs.