Post Utme Mountain Top University 2021 Government Question 12

Practice objective / multiple choice question 12 from the 2021 Post Utme Mountain Top University Government examination.

Post Utme Mountain Top University 2021 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 12 POST_UTME_MOUNTAIN_TOP_UNIVERSITY • 2021 • GOVERNMENT • objective

In a pre-colonial African society, the concept of chieftaincy was based on the idea of divine right. Discuss the implications of this concept on the distribution of power and authority in the society.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The concept of divine right led to the concentration of power in the hands of the chief, who was seen as a divine being.
B. The concept of divine right led to the decentralization of power, as the chief was seen as a representative of the people.
C. The concept of divine right led to the establishment of a meritocratic system, where power was based on individual achievement.
D. The concept of divine right had no impact on the distribution of power in the society.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The concept of divine right led to the concentration of power in the hands of the chief, who was seen as a divine being.

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This is Post Utme Mountain Top University 2021 Government Question 12. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Post Utme Mountain Top University Government examination.

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