Reasons for the success of indirect rule in northern Nigeria. - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What was the main reason for the success of indirect rule in northern Nigeria?
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A
Pre-existing political structures
B
Direct governance by the colonial government
C
Lack of cultural sensitivity
2
Why did the British colonial administration in Nigeria prefer indirect rule in the northern region?
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A
They had enough resources to govern the region directly
B
They wanted to abolish traditional rulers and institutions
C
Indirect rule was cheaper and more efficient
3
What was the role of traditional rulers in indirect rule in northern Nigeria?
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A
To serve as advisors to the colonial administrators
B
 To act as intermediaries between the colonial government and the local population
C
To enforce British laws and regulations
4
How did indirect rule help to maintain social order in northern Nigeria?
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A
By replacing traditional rulers with British officials
B
By preserving traditional values and customs
C
By enforcing British laws and regulations
5
What was the main advantage of indirect rule over direct rule in northern Nigeria?
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A
) It was more expensive
B
It was cheaper and more efficient
C
It was less culturally sensitive
6
What were the pre-existing political structures in northern Nigeria that indirect rule built upon?
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7
How did indirect rule in northern Nigeria help to reduce the burden on the colonial government?
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