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JSS1 · Political Systems · HIS/TPS — JSS1.06

Traditional Political Systems II

Explores the Hausa/Fulani emirate system and the historical Kanem-Bornu empire.

What students will learn

  • Define the Hausa/Fulani emirate system and its structural hierarchy.
  • Identify the administrative role of the Emir in the Caliphate.
  • Describe the historical importance of the Kanem-Bornu Empire.
  • List at least four major officials in the Kanem-Bornu administrative structure.
  • Compare the centralization of power in both the Hausa/Fulani and Kanem-Bornu systems.

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