History Paper 2 WASSCE (PC), 2017

Question 3

 

  1. Explain any five features of the economy of the Igala people in pre-colonial period.     

Observation

 

This was a popular question among the candidates. Those who attempted it understood its demand             and identified the main features of Igala people and scored good marks. However, few of the             candidates concentrated on Igala trade relations with her neighbours and scored low marks. The             relevant points which ought to have been discussed are listed below.

  1. The Igala people practiced agriculture.
  2. They were fishermen.
  3. They practiced animal husbandry.
  4. They engaged in internal and long distance trade.
  5. They were canoe builders.
  6. They were skilled in metal work.
  7. Revenue was generated from traders and conquered areas.
  8. They were professional house builders.
  9. They were hunters.
  10. They were traditional health workers.