They also had different economic classes among them. Okonkwo was portrayed as being pretty well off in his clan. Their economy was based mainly on agriculture, specifically the yam, and it seemed that the good farmers were considered among the richest people of the clan. The economy also relates back to the titles, because titles were purchased within the clan. The mention of markets also supports the idea of the Ibo having a strong economy. Religion was also already in place in the pre-colonial times. The Ibo were deeply religious. It seems that everything they do is dictated by some religious belief. Religion was involved in the way they raised their families, the way they governed, the way they interacted, the way they decided on war and other issues, and even the way they farmed. They may have practiced what may be considered a ridiculous religion by outside standards, but it was a religion none the less. In fact, one of the things that struck me the most in this book was the conversation between Mr. Brown and Akunna. Throughout their conversation, at times they seemed to be saying the same thing. Akunna brought up some interesting points when he was comparing the religions. There were several similarities that would almost make it seem the Christian God and the God the Ibo worshiped were one and the same. In conclusion, I feel that Achebe did an excellent job in getting his point across. To take something from the book, the title the District Commissioner was planning to use for his book, The Pacification of the Primitive Tribes of Lower Niger, could not have been further from the truth. I do not believe the Ibo were a primitive people at all. They were just different. And the English, not understanding them or their beliefs, thought to save them from themselves. I feel that misunderstanding on both sides helped to write the history we read about in most books. The Ibo were not savages, but people standing up for their beliefs.