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GST 112 Study Session 2: GST103: Nigerian Peoples and Cultures Objective Question
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What is the basic difference between a centralized and a non-centralized state in the Nigeria area before 1800?
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A Centralized states had written constitutions; non-centralized states did not
B Centralized states had a single monarch and integrated administration; non-centralized states had autonomous village units with councils of elders
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C Centralized states were larger in land area; non-centralized states were smaller
D Centralized states were only in the north; non-centralized states were only in the south
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text implies that centralized states (like Hausa states, Kanem-Borno, Oyo, Benin) had hereditary monarchs and integrated administrations, while non-centralized societies (like many Igbo, Ishan, Urhobo) had autonomous villages with councils of elders and no single overarching political authority.

Hint

Think of a kingdom with a king versus a collection of independent villages.

Question Info

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