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The coexistence of rulers and councils of elders in African states in the period circa 1200-1450 best demonstrates
O A. reflection of the hardships and uncertainties faced by Muslim seaborne traders
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B. an adaptation to the climatic conditions
the East African coast
c. an attempt to imitate the feudal governments of European states and East Asian empires
D. the influence of indigenous African political practices

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Answer:

D. the influence of indigenous African political practices

Explanation:

The traditional African society was known for its people based government which was made up of a king and his council of elders.

This existence was predominant between 1200 and 1450 and it demonstrates the influence of indigenous African political practices.

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The coexistence of rulers and councils of elders in African states in that period was as a result of D. the influence of indigenous African political practices.

Africans already had an established form of government before the Europeans came and this usually involved a monarch and a council of elders.

The reason for this was that old age was venerated in Africa so it was thought only right that a monarch should have old people advising them.

Other options are wrong because:

  • the conditions of Muslim seaborne traders had little to do with governance in Africa
  • climatic conditions would not have much to do with a system of government
  • most African states had not come into contact with European states in the 1200s to the 1400s which means

In conclusion, African societies usually had a monarch and council of elders because this was the way they believed that things should be done.

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