The laws of the pre-colonial African system were
-
A.
written -
B.
codified -
C.
unwritten -
D.
rigid
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The key characteristic of pre–colonial African law is its, unwritten nature, with a focus on serving community rather than individual pursuits. Incarceration and punishment were unknown and instead efforts were made to compensate the victim, whose role was central to the process.