ethnic diversity in Nigeria

the Yoruba

mostly in southwestern part of Nigeria

the Hausa

the Ibo

dominate northern part of Nigeria & Hausaland

dominate five states in southeastern Nigeria

religious concept: Christianity and Islam

early adopters in religious terms

controlled by hierachial rulers

greatest in territority and population

religious concept: conservative Islam

ruled by the Emirs

religious concept: Christianity

cultural values: fairness & honesty

democratic & independent

How their history affected the colonization

the Yoruba

Christian and Muslims missionaries had strong success among them

the Hausa

ruled from the background by influencing the Emirs

the Ibo

most responsive to western Christian missionaries (:mostly Christians)

Britons could take control easily over them

vulnerable for enslavement

British colonials simply took over the Emirs

History

present society

the Yoruba

the Hausa

the Ibo

men tend to rule over women

women are second classed citizens

women are strong & independent people

polygamous familiy structure

men rule over women

polygamous family structure

men not allowed to control women