History: Relationship Between Pre-colonial igbo And The niger Delta states

Question 1

Where in Nigeria are the Igbos located?

Answer 1

They are found in the Southern part of Nigeria and predominantly occupy the entire South-East. They can also be found in Kogi and Benue in the North, Akwa-Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta in the South-South region

Question 2

Who headed the Igbo’s organised and centralized system of government?

Answer 2

It is headed by the Obi, Igwe, Eze, Obong, or Attah

Question 3

What did the Igbos in the hinterland practice?

Answer 3

They practiced liberal democracy which the Umunna took major decisions concerning the other communities

Question 4

List a few(9) states that the Igbos traded with

Answer 4

Ijaw, Ibibios, Nembe, Calabari, Efik, Urhobo, Igala, Edo and Nupe people

Question 5

Who developed the canoe industry and transport system(8)?

Answer 5

The riverine areas of Asaba, Ibom, Arochukwu, Onitsha, Oguta, down to the whole of Rivers, Bonny and Opobo

Question 6

List the common trade commodities(11)

Answer 6

Pepper, palm oil, palm kernel oil, yam, salt, fish, local spices, vegetables, maize, cassava, cultural arts and craft works

Question 7

How did the Niger Delta City States attract European Expeditioners?

Answer 7

By virtue of their coastal position