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WAEC Government 2000 Question 46

Question 46

Pre-colonial Political Systems

In the pre-colonial Hausa/Fulani system, the appointment of an Emir in the Caliphate was approved by the

  1. A.Sardauna of Sokoto and Alkali
  2. B.Galadima and the Waziri
  3. C.Shehu of Borno and the Galadima
  4. D.Sultan of Sokoto and Emir of Gwandu.
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Answer: D (Sultan of Sokoto and Emir of Gwandu.)

Explanation

Emirs in the Caliphate were confirmed by the Sultan of Sokoto or the Emir of Gwandu, the two headquarters.