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WAEC Government 2000 Question 40

Question 40

Colonial Administration

Traditional rulers appointed by the British to implement Indirect Rule in Eastern Nigeria were called

  1. A.palace chiefs
  2. B.village chiefs
  3. C.warrant chiefs
  4. D.crown chiefs.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (warrant chiefs)

Explanation

They were called warrant chiefs because they held warrants from the British.