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GST 112 Study Session 2: GST103: Nigerian Peoples and Cultures Objective Question
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What was the main political authority in a typical Ijaw village before the arrival of Europeans?
Options
A A council of Obongs
B The assembly of all adult males presided over by the Amanyanabo
Correct Answer
C The Ekpe society
D The Oyo Mesi council
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: 'The main political authority in the village was the assembly of all adult males which was presided over by the Amanyanabo who owed his office to the fact that he was the head of the lineage which discovered or founded the village site.'

Hint

The Amanyanabo's functions were originally essentially ritual.

Question Info

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