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GST 112 Study Session 2: GST103: Nigerian Peoples and Cultures Objective Question
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Why did the British initially have the erroneous impression that Igboland was under Aro political domination?
Options
A Because the Aro had a large army
B Because the Aro controlled the Arochukwu oracle, giving them economic and political influence
Correct Answer
C Because the Aro had conquered all Igbo villages militarily
D Because the Aro were appointed by the British
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: 'the economic and political influence enjoyed by the Aro over Igboland during the precolonial period owed largely to their control of the oracle. It was this pre-eminence which at the beginning of colonial rule led the British to the erroneous impression that Igboland was under the political domination of the Aro.'

Hint

The British later destroyed the Arochukwu shrine.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 2: GST103: Nigerian Peoples and Cultures
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 113 of 1270
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