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JAMB 2011 - Question 23

Government 2011 JAMB Past Questions - Question 23: In pre-colonial Igboland, autocratic rule was made difficult by the

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
In pre-colonial Igboland, autocratic rule was made difficult by the
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B:
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

Inpre-colonial Igboland, autocratic rule was made difficult by the absence of acentralized system of authority. The Igboswere Republican by nature.Theymaintained a decentralized and acephalous society. it was highly democratic and egalitarian. some traditional institutions were recognized specially in the administration of IgboSociety and they were as follows:a. VillageAssemblyb.Councilof Eldersc. AgeGradesd.OzoTitled Holderse.Priestof Deitiesf. Masqueradesg.Culth.Umuada,etc.Allthese made the autocratic system of government to be very difficult in Igbo land