Question 41
Pre-colonial Political SystemsA common feature in a pre-colonial centralized state was
- A.loyalty to one political superior.
- B.absence of single superior political authority.
- C.the existence of autocratic rule.
- D.existence of separation of powers.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (loyalty to one political superior.)
Explanation
Centralised states like the emirates and Oyo had one supreme ruler to whom all owed loyalty.