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ethnic diversity in Nigeria, History - Coggle Diagram
ethnic diversity in Nigeria
the Yoruba
mostly in southwestern part of Nigeria
religious concept: Christianity and Islam
early adopters in religious terms
controlled by hierachial rulers
the Hausa
dominate northern part of Nigeria & Hausaland
greatest in territority and population
religious concept: conservative Islam
ruled by the Emirs
the Ibo
dominate five states in southeastern Nigeria
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
Britons could take control easily over them
vulnerable for enslavement
the Hausa
ruled from the background by influencing the Emirs
British colonials simply took over the Emirs
the Ibo
most responsive to western Christian missionaries (:mostly Christians)
present society
the Yoruba
men tend to rule over women
polygamous familiy structure
the Hausa
women are second classed citizens
men rule over women
polygamous family structure
the Ibo
women are strong & independent people
men not allowed to control women
History