Theory question 106
Pre-colonial Political SystemsIdentify any six roles of the traditional rulers in the pre-colonial West Africa.
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Any six: chief executives of their kingdoms; law-making with their councils; settling disputes/judicial role; religious leadership and custodians of culture; military leaders and defenders of the territory; collection of taxes and tributes; custodians of land; appointment of chiefs and officials; maintenance of law and order; diplomatic relations with neighbouring kingdoms; organising communal labour.
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