Pre-Colonial Society
This type of society lacked a central government and was made up of autonomous local communities.
Stateless Society
Before European contact, agriculture focused mainly on growing food for survival rather than trade.
Subsistence agriculture
In the pre-colonial Igbo economic system, slaves were often treated as these, which could be exchanged for goods like textiles and iron tools.
Commodities
What craft supplied key tools for farming and hunting?
Blacksmithing
In this pre-colonial society, land was owned collectively by these groups rather than by individuals.
Kinship Groups
These crops were major staples before European contact, including yams, cocoyam, and oil palm.
Pre-European contact crops
Unlike plantation slavery in the Americas, Igbo slavery was not based on this, allowing for some social mobility.
Race
Which Igbo craftsmen were known for trading widely and building strong trade routes?
Nkwerre Blacksmiths
These two agricultural products were the main exports of the pre-colonial society.
Palm oil and palm oil kernels
This crop was considered the “king crop” before European contact.
Yams
Name two types of labor that slaves in Igbo society were primarily responsible for, which helped increase agricultural output and economic wealth.
Agricultural labor and household labor
What tools made by blacksmiths helped increase farming efficiency?
Hoes and Machetes
In traditional farming roles, men were mainly responsible for cultivating this staple crop.
Yams
During the 15th century, Europeans introduced crops from this region, including maize and cassava.
Americas
What is one way in which slaves were typically obtained in Igbo society?
War, debt, punishment, or kidnapping
Who discouraged traditional blacksmithing practices?
Christian missionaries
This economic activity focused on survival rather than profit and involved crops like yams, cassava, and taro.
Subsistence farming
This farming technique was used after European contact to maintain soil fertility over time.
Crop Rotation
Slaves could be exchanged for items like livestock, salt, or iron tools. This process of trading slaves for goods contributed to what aspect of Igbo society?
Wealth
What policy destroyed the blacksmithing industry by prohibiting the marketing of rifles?
The Colonial Ban on Weapons