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GST 112 Study Session 3: GST103: Historical Foundations of Nigeria's Culture Objective Question

Question

What caused the Amanyanabo's role to change from ritual to political among the Ijaw?
Options
A The arrival of Christian missionaries
B The Atlantic trade with Europeans
Correct Answer
C The invasion by Benin
D The Fulani jihad
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

From Study Session 2, the text states: 'With the advent of Atlantic trade, villages... became nuclei of new states, and the Amanyanabo metamorphosed into a political official.'

Hint

Control over European trade brought wealth and political power.

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