Non-Centralized States in Precolonial NigeriaQuiz

Which non-centralized state in pre-colonial Nigeria had a strong warrior tradition?

• Ijaw

• Oron

• Ibibio

• Idoma

What is the main characteristic of non-centralized states?

• They have a single higher authority that decides for the people.

• They have shared authority among the community members.

• They have no form of government.

• They are ruled by kings or queens.

Which of these was NOT a non-centralized state in pre-colonial Nigeria?

• Tiv

• Urhobo

• Kano

• Ebira

Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of non-centralized states?

• Non-centralized states have a clear and hierarchical structure of government.

• Non-centralized states have a single higher authority that decides for the people.

• Non-centralized states have shared authority among the community members.

• Non-centralized states have no form of government.

What are the two basic units of government in traditional non-centralized communities?

• Age grade and social status.

• Peer group and autonomous decisions.

• Council of elders and village assembly.

• Kings and queens.

Why were most non-centralized states located in areas with difficult physical features?

• To prevent attacks from neighboring states.

• To ensure easy expansion of territories.

• To facilitate trade and commerce.

• To isolate themselves from the rest of the population.

What was the nature of leadership in non-centralized states in precolonial Nigeria?

• It was based on gerontocracy and primogeniture.

• It was based on merit and not hereditary.

• It was ruled by a king or queen.

• It was a dictatorship or autocratic rule.

What is the meaning of the term "non-centralized state"?

• A state where authority is concentrated in a single higher power.

• A state where authority is shared among all community members.

• A state with no form of government.

• A state ruled by kings and queens.

What is the key difference between non-centralized and centralized states?

• Non-centralized states have autonomous local decisions, while centralized states have a single authority.

• Non-centralized states have a council of elders, while centralized states have a village assembly.

• Non-centralized states have no government, while centralized states have a hierarchical structure.

• Non-centralized states have conflicting decisions, while centralized states have harmonious decisions.

What was the relationship between taxation and leadership in non-centralized states?

• Citizens paid taxes to the king or queen.

• There was no taxation since there was no central authority.

• Taxes were collected by various units of governance.

• Taxes were used to fund the army for defense.