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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
British colonial scholars often categorized communities without highly centralized, monarchical forms of government as 'stateless societies' or 'autochthones'. These societies typically had decentralized political structures, where power was distributed among various kinship groups, age grades, or associations rather than vested in a single ruler or central authority.
Hint
What kind of political structure would be described as 'stateless' by a colonial power looking for a single point of control?