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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 Nigerian societies based on their political structures. 'Stateless societies' or 'autochthones' were terms used to describe communities, particularly in the Igbo and Tiv regions, that lacked a single, overarching centralized authority like a monarch or emir. Instead, they were governed by decentralized systems, such as councils of elders, age-grade associations, or lineage heads.
Hint
'Stateless' implies the absence of a formal, single governing head or strong central authority.