Reasons for the failure of indirect rule in southern Nigeria. - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Why was indirect rule not successful in southern Nigeria?
There was no centralized political authority
There was an abundance of resources
Traditional leaders were unwilling to participate
What made it difficult for the British colonial government to establish a cohesive system of indirect rule in southern Nigeria?
Religious and cultural differences
A lack of resistance to colonial rule
A shared language and culture
How did the lack of a shared language or culture make it difficult to establish a common system of governance in southern Nigeria?
It prevented the colonial government from understanding the needs of the local population
It made it difficult for traditional leaders to serve as intermediaries
It led to the establishment of multiple competing power structures
What was the main reason for the resistance to indirect rule in southern Nigeria?
Traditional leaders did not want to participate
The colonial government did not want to implement indirect rule
Indirect rule was seen as a continuation of colonial control
How did the resistance to colonial rule in the south affect the success of indirect rule?
It made it more successful by encouraging collaboration between the colonial government and local leaders
It made it less successful by creating instability and conflict
It had no effect on the success of indirect rule
What was the main challenge the British colonial government faced in implementing indirect rule in southern Nigeria?
Why did the diversity of ethnic groups and languages in southern Nigeria make it difficult to establish a cohesive system of indirect rule?