Quiz on Pre-Colonial Idoma Society

Where can the Idoma people be primarily found?

• Northern Nigeria

• Western Nigeria

• Lower western part of Benue, Rivers, Enugu and Nasarawa states

• Eastern Nigeria

Who is regarded as the father of the Idoma people?

• Oche'Idoma

• Eje

• Iduah

• Amanawoogeno

What is the major occupation among the Idoma people?

• Farming

• Trading

• Fishing

• Hunting

What is the smallest unit in the Idoma political structure called?

• Ojila

• Adole

• Oche

• Idu

What is the highest organ of government in the Idoma political system?

• Elders Council

• Oche

• Ojila

• Adole

What type of economy did the Idoma people primarily have?

• Agrarian

• Trade-based

• Industrial

• Service

Who presides over major ceremonies in Idoma society?

• The elders

• Ojila

• Oche'Idoma

• Adole

What is the traditional belief system of the Idoma people centered around?

• Agnosticism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Monotheism

Which of the following is NOT a crop cultivated by the Idoma people?

• Maize

• Yams

• Cassava

• Rice

With which ethnic groups did the Idoma engage in trade?

• Fulani and Kanuri

• Tiv, Igala, and Hausa

• Edo and Efik

• Yoruba and Igbo