NON-CENTRALIZED STATES IN PRE-COLONIAL NIGERIA

the term non centralized state was coined by

• David J. Elianor

• Daniel J. Elazar

• Michael K. Elazer

• Thurstan F. Shaw

One of the following is not an example of non centralized states in pre-colonial Nigeria

• Idoma

• Urhobo

• Tiv

• Igala

An independent ethnic group with no central administration is called

• centralised state

• acephalous society

• revolutionary

• inter state

In non centralised states, the leaders of their communities are

• the first born

• the eldest male member

• the rich men

• influential men

In non centralized states, the ------------ was usually consulted in resolution of certain disputes like taboos and sanctions.

• age grade

• oracle

• council of elders

• titled men

The principle that builds on the concept of equal right for all is called the principle of

• egalitarianism

• autocrats

• elitism

• monarchism

In non centralized societies, political and economic influence was spread through the following means except

• trade association

• cultural institutions

• war expansion

• spiritual institutions

The basic unit of government in non centralized states in pre colonial Nigeria was the

• association of titled men

• age grade

• council of elders

• family

Historians refers to non-centralised states as

• acephalous society

• autocratic society

• elitist society

• monarchy

In non centralised states, disputes were settled by the

• spiritual leaders

• council of elders

• age grade

• secret societies