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