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What was the administrative system of the Hausa kingdoms based on?
What was the administrative system of the Hausa kingdoms based on?
- A monarchical system with a king
- A theocratic government with a caliph
- Emirates with a Sultan or Emir as the supreme ruler (correct)
- A decentralized system with autonomous communities
What was the role of the age-grades in Igbo society?
What was the role of the age-grades in Igbo society?
- They played a significant role in governance and decision-making (correct)
- They were responsible for agriculture and farming
- They were responsible for defense and warfare
- They were responsible for trade and commerce
What was the role of the Ogboni Society in Yoruba governance?
What was the role of the Ogboni Society in Yoruba governance?
- They were responsible for foreign affairs
- They were responsible for maintaining law and order
- They advised the king and chiefs on important matters (correct)
- They were responsible for collecting taxes
What was the system of government in the Yoruba kingdoms?
What was the system of government in the Yoruba kingdoms?
What was the name of the largest and most prominent Fulani empire?
What was the name of the largest and most prominent Fulani empire?
What was the title of the supreme ruler in the Hausa kingdoms?
What was the title of the supreme ruler in the Hausa kingdoms?
What is the primary goal of assimilation in colonial administration?
What is the primary goal of assimilation in colonial administration?
Which type of colonial administration involves the colonizing power making decisions without input from local leaders?
Which type of colonial administration involves the colonizing power making decisions without input from local leaders?
What is a characteristic of paternalism in colonial administration?
What is a characteristic of paternalism in colonial administration?
Which of the following is an example of indirect rule in colonial administration?
Which of the following is an example of indirect rule in colonial administration?
What is the primary purpose of centralization in colonial administration?
What is the primary purpose of centralization in colonial administration?
Which of the following is a characteristic of colonial administration?
Which of the following is a characteristic of colonial administration?
What is the primary goal of colonial administration?
What is the primary goal of colonial administration?
Which of the following is an example of assimilation in colonial administration?
Which of the following is an example of assimilation in colonial administration?
What is a characteristic of direct rule in colonial administration?
What is a characteristic of direct rule in colonial administration?
What is the primary purpose of colonial administration?
What is the primary purpose of colonial administration?
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Hausa Kingdoms Administrative System
Hausa Kingdoms Administrative System
Based on emirates, with a Sultan or Emir as the supreme ruler.
Igbo Age-Grades Role
Igbo Age-Grades Role
Played a significant role in governance and decision-making within Igbo society.
Ogboni Society's Role
Ogboni Society's Role
Advised the king and chiefs on important matters in Yoruba governance.
Yoruba Kingdoms Government
Yoruba Kingdoms Government
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Largest Fulani Empire
Largest Fulani Empire
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Hausa Supreme Ruler Title
Hausa Supreme Ruler Title
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Colonial Assimilation Goal
Colonial Assimilation Goal
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Direct Rule in Colonial Admin.
Direct Rule in Colonial Admin.
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Colonial Paternalism
Colonial Paternalism
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Indirect Rule Example
Indirect Rule Example
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Colonial Centralization Purpose
Colonial Centralization Purpose
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Colonial Administration Characteristic
Colonial Administration Characteristic
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Colonial Administration Primary Goal
Colonial Administration Primary Goal
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Colonial Assimilation Example
Colonial Assimilation Example
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Direct Colonial Rule Characteristic
Direct Colonial Rule Characteristic
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Colonial Admin. Purpose
Colonial Admin. Purpose
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Study Notes
Pre-Colonial Administration of the Hausa/Fulani
- Hausa Kingdoms:
- 14th-16th centuries: Hausa states emerged in northern Nigeria, including Kano, Katsina, and Zazzau
- Each kingdom had a king (Sarkin) and a council of elders (Majlis)
- Administrative system based on emirates, with a Sultan or Emir as the supreme ruler
- Fulani Empire:
- 18th-19th centuries: Fulani jihadists conquered Hausa states and established a caliphate
- Sokoto Caliphate was the largest and most prominent, with a central authority and a system of emirates
- Administrative system based on a theocratic government, with the caliph as the supreme spiritual and temporal leader
Pre-Colonial Administration of the Igbo
- Decentralized System:
- Igbo society was organized into small, autonomous communities (villages) with no central authority
- Each village had its own government, with a council of elders and a chief (Eze)
- Decision-making was through consensus and consultation
- Age-Grade System:
- Social organization based on age-grades, with individuals progressing through age-grades as they grew older
- Age-grades played a significant role in governance, with each grade having specific responsibilities and authority
Pre-Colonial Administration of the Yoruba
- Monarchical System:
- Yoruba kingdoms, including Oyo, Ife, and Ibadan, had a monarchical system with a king (Oba) as the supreme ruler
- Kingship was often hereditary, with the king advised by a council of chiefs and elders
- Administrative system based on a centralized authority, with the king having significant power and influence
- Ogboni Society:
- A powerful secret society that played a significant role in governance and justice
- Ogboni members were chosen for their wisdom and integrity, and they advised the king and chiefs on important matters
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Learn about the pre-colonial administration systems of the Hausa/Fulani, Igbo, and Yoruba ethnic groups in Nigeria, including their governance structures, leadership systems, and social organizations.
