What was the primary political structure of the Igbo society?

Exploring Igbo Pre-Colonial Governance

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8th Grade
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Ndukwe Chijioke Godswill
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Decentralized political structure based on councils and elders.
Centralized government led by a king.
Military dictatorship with a single ruler.
Theocratic system governed by priests.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the council of elders influence decision-making in Igbo communities?
The council of elders had no role in conflict resolution.
The council of elders made all decisions without community input.
The council of elders focused solely on economic growth.
The council of elders influenced decision-making by providing wisdom, mediating disputes, and ensuring decisions reflected community interests.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What roles did the elders play in maintaining social order?
Elders primarily entertained the community with stories.
Elders were responsible for military training.
Elders maintained social order by providing wisdom, resolving conflicts, enforcing traditions, and guiding the community.
Elders focused solely on economic growth.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the judicial system used by the Igbo before colonization.
The Igbo judicial system was based on customary laws, community consensus, and mediation by elders.
The Igbo had no formal judicial system and relied entirely on external authorities.
Judicial decisions were made exclusively by a king without community input.
The Igbo judicial system was solely based on written laws enforced by a central government.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How were disputes typically resolved in Igbo society?
Disputes were settled by military intervention.
All disputes were ignored until they resolved themselves.
Disputes were resolved through written contracts.
Disputes were resolved through communal discussions, mediation by elders, and traditional courts.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the main economic activities of the Igbo people?
Agriculture, trade, and crafts.
Fishing and hunting
Textile manufacturing
Mining and metallurgy
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did trade contribute to the Igbo economy?
Trade enhanced the Igbo economy by enabling the exchange of goods, fostering wealth accumulation, and promoting specialization.
Trade was primarily focused on agricultural products only.
Trade had no impact on wealth distribution among the Igbo.
Trade led to the decline of the Igbo economy.
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