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Question
The concept of “autochthones” or “stateless societies” was used by British colonial scholars to describe Nigerian communities with ___ institutions?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
'Stateless societies' was a term used by British colonial anthropologists to describe communities, particularly in Eastern Nigeria, that lacked a highly centralized, monarchical, or hierarchical political structure. Instead, they had more diffused, segmentary, or non-centralized political institutions.
Hint
'Stateless' implies the absence of a central, overarching governing authority.