Government

What was the head of the pre-colonial Hausa government called?

• A) Oba

• B) Emir

• C) Obi

• D) Sultan

The Emir ruled with the help of a council of officials known as:

• A) Ogboni

• B) Waziri and Galadima

• C) Ozo titleholders

• D) Eze-in-council

The Emir was both a political and ______ leader.

• A) Religious

• B) Military

• C) Economic

• D) Educational

Which religion significantly influenced the Hausa-Fulani administration?

• A) Christianity

• B. Traditional African Religion

• C) Islam

• D) Judaism

The tax system in Hausa-Fulani administration was based on:

• A) Zakat and Jangali

• B) Egbo dues

• C) Sales tax

• D) Property tax

The Igbo pre-colonial system of government was mainly:

• A) Centralized

• B) Hierarchical

• C) Decentralized

• D) Monarchial

The most important political institution in pre-colonial Igbo society was:

• A) The Oba

• B) The Emirate

• C) The Council of Elders

• D) The District Officer

The traditional religious leaders in the Igbo system were called:

• A) Ogboni

• B) Eze

• C) Ozo titleholders

• D) Dibia

In the Igbo system, village administration was carried out by:

• A) The king

• B) The council of elders

• C) The colonial administrators

• D) The military chiefs

. A significant feature of the Igbo political system was:

• A) Absolute monarchy

• B) Hereditary rule

• C) Democratic decision-making

• D) Taxation