Traditional Ruler in Our Community – Basic 1 History Lesson Note (Third Term)

Traditional Ruler Where Your School is Located

Every community has a traditional ruler.

Finding Out About Our Traditional Ruler

• Your school is in a community
• That community has a traditional ruler
• He has a special title (name)
• Example titles: Baale, Oba, Olori, Chief

The Title of Our Traditional Ruler

• Ask your teacher the name of your traditional ruler
• Ask the title he uses
• Write it down

Origin of Traditional Rulership in Our Community

• Traditional rulers have been there for many years
• The first ruler was chosen long ago
• The rulership passed from father to son
• Each ruler keeps the tradition going

Types of Traditional Rulers

• Big rulers – Obas (kings)
• Small rulers – Baales (village heads)
• Chiefs – They help the Oba

Multiple choice exercise 

1. Every community has a _____. 

1. a) traditional ruler
2. b) airport
3. c) river

1. A village head is called _____. 

1. a) Teacher
2. b) Baale
3. c) Driver

1. Traditional rulership passes from _____. 

1. a) father to son
2. b) teacher to pupil
3. c) doctor to nurse

1. Chiefs help the _____. 

1. a) Oba
2. b) pupils
3. c) animals

1. An Oba is a _____. 

1. a) king
2. b) book
3. c) car

HOMEWORK 

1. Ask: What is the name of our traditional ruler?
2. Write the title of the traditional ruler in your area.
3. Draw the palace or house of the traditional ruler.
4. Ask your parents about the history of your traditional ruler.