Pre-jihad Hausa - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1988

The ruling system in pre-colonial Hausa Fulani societies where rulers were both religious and political heads was referred to as

A. Meritocracy
B. Oligarchy
C. Theocracy
D. Aristocracy

Question 7:

• JAMB 1989

In traditional Hausa Fulani political system, political authority was vested in the

A. Emir
B. Talakawa
C. Alkali
D. Emirate Council

Question 8:

• JAMB 1993

In the Haba political system the Sarki was assisted in performing his executive functions by the

A. Alkali
B. Khaddi
C. Ulama
D. Galadima

Question 9:

• JAMB 1999

The duty of an Alkali under the Hausa Fularti political system is to

A. Adjudicate under Islamic laws
B. Make Islamic laws
C. Execute Islamic laws
D. Make treaties under Islamic laws

Question 10:

• JAMB 2011

Under the pre-colonial Sokoto Caliphate system, the next in command to the sultan was the

A. Alkali
B. Galadima
C. Madaki
D. Waziri