System of government in pre-colonial Yoruba - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What was the leader of a clan in pre-colonial Yoruba society called?
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A
Oba
B
Olori
C
Oyo Mesi
2
What was the primary unit of government in pre-colonial Yoruba society?
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A
Province
B
City-state
C
Kingdom
3
Who was responsible for maintaining peace and security in a Yoruba city-state?
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A
The Oba
B
The Olori
C
The Oyo Mesi
4
What was the council of chiefs and elders in a Yoruba city-state called?
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A
Clan leaders
B
Oba
C
Oyo Mesi
5
What was the council of chiefs and elders in a Yoruba city-state called?
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A
Clan leaders
B
Oba
C
Oyo Mesi
6
What was the role of the Oyo Mesi in a Yoruba city-state?
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A
To advise the Oba on matters of governance
B
To serve as the judges in the court system
C
To serve as the judges in the court system
7
What was the primary responsibility of the Oba in pre-colonial Yoruba society?
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8
How was the power of the Oba in pre-colonial Yoruba society balanced?
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