WAEC Government 2016 Question 49

Question 49

The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth of Nations was originally made up of

  1. A.former Portuguese colonies in Africa.
  2. B.former Spanish colonies in Africa.
  3. C.independent nations formerly under British Empire.
  4. D.France and her former colonies in West Africa.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (independent nations formerly under British Empire.)

Explanation

The Commonwealth began with Britain and its self-governing dominions and former colonies.