Reasons for introducing indirect rule in Nigeria - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Why did the British introduce indirect rule in Nigeria?
To impose a new system of governance
To maintain stability by working with traditional institutions and leaders
To eliminate local cultures and customs
To maintain stability by working with traditional institutions and leaders
What was one advantage of indirect rule for the British in Nigeria?
Lower costs of administration
Elimination of local cultures and customs
Direct control and administration of the territory
What was one reason why the British wanted to preserve local cultures and customs in Nigeria?
To increase their profits from exploiting the country's resources
To maintain stability and loyalty among the local population
To impose their own culture and traditions on the local population
To maintain stability and loyalty among the local population
Which of the following was NOT a reason for introducing indirect rule in Nigeria?
To control the territory with minimal resources and manpower
To maintain stability by working with traditional institutions and leaders
To eliminate local traditions and customs
What resources did the British exploit in Nigeria under indirect rule?
The country's mineral wealth
The country's tourism industry
The country's agricultural resources
How did indirect rule help the British maintain control over Nigeria with minimal resources?
Indirect rule allowed the British to rely on existing traditional institutions and leaders to govern the territory, rather than trying to establish a new system of governance. This reduced the need for a large number of British officials and troops, which saved money and resources.
How did indirect rule affect the local population in Nigeria?
Indirect rule had mixed effects on the local population. On the one hand, it allowed for the preservation of local cultures and customs, and it maintained stability and order by working with traditional leaders. On the other hand, it also marginalized some groups and consolidated power in the hands of a few elites, who were often loyal to the British rather than to the people they governed.