“One generalization that can be made with respect to political systems that existed in pre-colonial Africa
- “One generalization that can be made with respect to political systems that existed in pre-colonial Africa is that there were essentially two types of political systems: states and “stateless” societies.” With this in mind compare and contrast the political systems of the Igbo and Yoruba societies of Nigeria.
- With specific reference to the origin, trade commodities, and impact on the African societies, compare any two of these trading systems; The Trans-Saharan, The Indian Ocean, and Trans-Atlantic.
- Compare the impact of Islam in the historical and cultural development of any two regions in Africa in the pre-colonial era.
- What were the common features of African religions? In what ways did the Africans integrate religion in their political, economic, and social activities?
- Discuss the ways in which African societies have utilized non-kinship groups based on age, skills and residence in their social and political organizations.