Question 3
Highlight any five features of the Igbo in the pre-colonial era.
Observation
This was a popular question but the candidates’ performance was poor. The candidates were expected to write the following points as answers to the question.
(i) The Igbo were farmers.
(ii) They were also engaged in trade.
(iii) They were expert in metal work.
(iv) The Igbo people were also engaged in fishing.
(v) They were good in wood carving.
(vi) Cloth weaving was another important economic activity of the Igbo.