Principles and structures of indirect rule on British colonial administration - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What was the role of traditional rulers and institutions in the system of indirect rule?
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A
They were replaced by British officials
B
They were given limited power to govern their communities
C
They were eliminated altogether
2
What was one principle of indirect rule?
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A
Centralization of power
B
Preservation of traditional systems
C
Intervention in local affairs
3
What was the purpose of the British officials in the system of indirect rule?
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A
To replace traditional rulers and institutions
B
To maintain control and authority over the territories
C
To eliminate local customs and traditions
4
What was one drawback of the system of indirect rule?
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A
Marginalization of some groups
B
Elimination of traditional customs and traditions
C
Direct control and administration by British officials
5
How did the British officials work within the traditional systems of governance?
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A
By replacing traditional leaders with British officials
B
By collaborating with traditional leaders to make decisions
C
By eliminating traditional systems altogether
6
How did the system of indirect rule minimize the resources and manpower needed to govern the territories?
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7
What was the impact of the system of indirect rule on local customs and traditions?
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