WAEC Government 1998 Question 54

Question 54

Pre-colonial Political Systems

The traditional system of government in pre-colonial Nigeria was based largely on

  1. A.Socialism
  2. B.fascism
  3. C.Communalism
  4. D.capitalism
  5. E.feudalism.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Communalism)

Explanation

Most pre-colonial Nigerian societies were communal: land belonged to the community and decisions stressed kinship and togetherness.