JAMB - History (2024)

  • 1
    What was a significant change introduced by the Shehus in the administration of Borno?
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    (A)
    Centralization of the military
  • 2
    The elective principle introduced by the Clifford Constitution allowed for elections in which Nigerian cities?
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    (C)
    Lagos and Calabar
  • 3
    The primary role of the Executive Council in colonial Nigeria was to
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    (C)
    Advise the Governor-General on policy matters
  • 4
    Indirect rule was most successful in
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    (B)
    Northern Nigeria
  • 5
    Nigeria's involvement in which UN agency has been crucial in addressing global health issues?
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    (B)
    WHO
  • 6
    The Abacha regime is known for instituting which economic policy aimed at centralizing control of Nigeria's oil revenue?
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    (C)
    Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF)
  • 7
    Which Christian missionary is credited with the translation of the Bible into Yoruba?
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    (B)
    Samuel Ajayi Crowther
  • 8
    One major effect of the establishment of Native Authorities was
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    (A)
    The empowerment of traditional rulers within the colonial administration
  • 9
    The rise of the Kingdom of Ashanti was primarily driven by the trade of which commodity?
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    (D)
    Gold
  • 10
    The primary goal of early Christian missionaries in Nigeria was to
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    (C)
    Spread Christianity and convert the local population
  • 11
    Benin's military campaigns often targeted which neighboring ethnic group?
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    (B)
    The Yoruba
  • 12
    The Battle of Blood River in 1838 was fought between the Boers and which indigenous group?
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    (C)
    The Zulus
  • 13
    The amalgamation of 1914 resulted in the creation of
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    (D)
    Separate administrative structures for North and South
  • 14
    The Nupe kingdom reached its peak under the leadership of which notable ruler?
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    (B)
    Etsu Mamudu
  • 15
    Which policy implemented by the British in the 1930s aimed at developing infrastructure and boosting agriculture in Nigeria?
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    (A)
    The Colonial Development and Welfare Act
  • 16
    Which ancient civilization built the Great Zimbabwe?
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    (D)
    The Shona
  • 17
    The rise of nationalist movements in Nigeria was significantly influenced by
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    (B)
    World War II and the Atlantic Charter
  • 18
    Which Omani Sultan moved the capital from Muscat to Zanzibar in the 19th century?
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    (B)
    Sa'id bin Sultan
  • 19
    Which of the following best describes the main cause of the Mfecane?
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    (B)
    Competition over scarce resources
  • 20
    The Yoruba city-state of Ibadan rose to prominence in the 19th century primarily due to
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    (C)
    The military prowess of its leaders
  • 21
    The primary economic activity that drew Europeans to Nigeria in the early period was
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    (A)
    The transatlantic slave trade
  • 22
    The capital of the Kanem-Borno Empire moved from Kanem to Borno primarily due to
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    (A)
    Environmental changes
  • 23
    One of the key factors that led to military intervention in Nigeria's First Republic was
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    (A)
    Widespread corruption and political instability
  • 24
    Which of these leaders succeeded Usman dan Fodio as the head of the Sokoto Caliphate?
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    (B)
    Muhammadu Bello
  • 25
    The Pan-African Congress of 1945, which called for an end to colonial rule in Africa, was held in which city?
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    (C)
    London
  • 26
    The Mahdiyya Movement in Sudan was primarily a response to
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    (A)
    Egyptian and Ottoman control
  • 27
    Which Islamic reform leader established the Massina Empire in present-day Mali?
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    (A)
    Ahmad Lobbo
  • 28
    Which of the following was a significant factor in the rise of Nigerian nationalism in the early 20th century?
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    (C)
    The introduction of indirect rule
  • 29
    What significant development in Benin's political structure occurred during the reign of Oba Ewedo?
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    (A)
    The establishment of a centralized monarchy
  • 30
    Which constitution laid the foundation for federalism in Nigeria?
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    (B)
    Lyttleton Constitution of 1954
  • 31
    The invasion by which group significantly contributed to the fall of the Old Oyo Empire?
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    (D)
    The Fulani
  • 32
    Which of the following cash crops became highly significant in Nigeria during the colonial period?
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    (D)
    Cocoa
  • 33
    Which Nigerian leader led the resistance against British colonization in the Aba Women's War of 1929?
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    (A)
    Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
  • 34
    Which economic factor was a major influence behind the 1914 amalgamation?
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    (C)
    The desire to unify currency systems
  • 35
    Mohammad Ali Pasha is often referred to as the "founder of modern Egypt" due to his reforms in which sectors?
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    (B)
    Military, education, and agriculture
  • 36
    The creation of the Mid-Western Region in 1963 was primarily a response to
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    (A)
    The demands of the minority groups in the Niger Delta
  • 37
    Which of the following Yoruba states rose to prominence as a result of the decline of Oyo?
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    (B)
    Ibadan
  • 38
    Which treaty did Menelik II reject, leading to the Italian invasion and the subsequent Battle of Adwa?
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    (D)
    Treaty of Wuchale
  • 39
    The fall of which kingdom marked a significant milestone in the British conquest of the Nigerian area?
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    (A)
    Benin Kingdom in 1897
  • 40
    The Sharpeville Massacre of 1960 was a turning point in the struggle against apartheid because it led to
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    (A)
    Increased support for apartheid policies
  • 41
    Which principle was established at the Berlin Conference to justify European claims to African territories?
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    (B)
    Effective occupation
  • 42
    The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. It was a standoff between which two superpowers?
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    (C)
    The United States and the Soviet Union
  • 43
    The humanitarian crisis during the Nigerian Civil War was exacerbated by
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    (D)
    A blockade imposed by the Nigerian government on Biafra
  • 44
    The introduction of the 1946 Richards Constitution in Nigeria was significant because
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    (D)
    It marked the first significant step towards self-government and regional representation
  • 45
    Khedive Ismail's ambitious modernization projects in Egypt led to
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    (A)
    Massive debt and eventual control by European powers
  • 46
    Theodore II's efforts at unifying Ethiopia were challenged by
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    (C)
    Regional lords and noblemen who resisted central authority
  • 47
    The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in 1973 declaring apartheid as a
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    (A)
    Crime against humanity
  • 48
    Which of the following social changes was a direct result of urbanization in colonial Nigeria?
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    (C)
    The growth of labor unions and political activism
  • 49
    Christian missionary activities in Liberia were primarily dominated by which denomination in the 19th century?
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    (D)
    Methodist
  • 50
    The impact of the Mfecane on trade in Southern Africa was
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    (C)
    Disruption of existing trade routes and establishment of new ones
  • 51
    The Nupe rulers, known as the Emir, exercised control through
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    (A)
    A complex system of provincial governors and military commanders
  • 52
    The Islamic reform movement led by Al-Hajj Umar Tall was characterized by
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    (D)
    The establishment of a theocratic state in Senegal and the western Sudan
  • 53
    Which ECOWAS protocol allows for the free movement of persons, goods, and services within member states?
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    (B)
    The Protocol on Free Movement
  • 54
    The Satiru Uprising of 1906 was a significant event in colonial Nigeria. What was the primary cause of this rebellion?
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    (A)
    Resistance to the imposition of colonial rule
  • 55
    Mohammed Ali's economic reforms in Egypt included
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    (B)
    The establishment of state monopolies over key industries
  • 56
    The Kanem-Borno Empire was one of the most powerful states in the Nigeria area during the 19th century. Its capital during this period was
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    (D)
    Ngazargamu
  • 57
    Which of the following was a major export commodity of the Oyo Empire during the pre-colonial period?
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    (B)
    Kola nuts
  • 58
    The rise of the Kanem-Borno Empire in the 9th century was primarily due to
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    (D)
    Control of trans-Saharan trade routes
  • 59
    The infamous Middle Passage refers to
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    (A)
    The journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas
  • 60
    Seku Amadu initiated a jihad in the early 19th century and established the Massina Empire. His jihad was primarily against
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    (D)
    The Sokoto Caliphate
  • 61
    The activities of the British East Africa Company led to
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    (B)
    The establishment of protectorates in East Africa
  • 62
    Which economic policy introduced by the Buhari regime had a significant impact on Nigeria's foreign exchange market?
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    (C)
    Structural Adjustment Program (SAP)
  • 63
    The primary aim of the Ekumeku Movement in the Asaba hinterland was to
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    (B)
    Resist British taxation and land policies
  • 64
    The arrival of the Portuguese on the West African coast in the 15th century marked the beginning of European influence in the region. Their primary interest was in
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    (C)
    Engaging in the trans-Atlantic slave trade
  • 65
    The Sokoto Caliphate's relations with the British colonial powers in the 19th century were
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    (C)
    Based on treaties and trade agreements leading to mutual cooperation
  • 66
    The rise of consular authority in Africa during the colonial era involved
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    (B)
    European consuls exercising political and economic control in their respective regions
  • 67
    The primary destination of the Voortrekkers during the Great Trek was
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    (B)
    The interior regions of modern-day South Africa, such as the Transvaal and the Orange Free State
  • 68
    The major policy direction of the Obasanjo administration following the death of Murtala Mohammed was
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    (A)
    Preparing the country for a transition to civilian rule and democratic elections
  • 69
    The challenge of building effective political institutions in newly independent African states has been exacerbated by
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    (D)
    A lack of experienced administrative personnel and leadership
  • 70
    The concept of "The White Man's Burden," which justified European imperialism, was popularized by which British writer?
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    (D)
    Rudyard Kipling
  • 71
    The Omani Sultanate's control over Zanzibar led to
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    (C)
    The establishment of a major center for the East African slave trade
  • 72
    One of Gowon's major achievements was the hosting of which international event in Lagos in 1973?
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    (C)
    The OAU Summit
  • 73
    One of the key impacts of French colonialism in West Africa was
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    (A)
    The imposition of the French legal system and civil code
  • 74
    Which leader, influenced by the Sokoto Caliphate, established a theocratic state in Masina in the early 19th century?
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    (D)
    Seku Amadu
  • 75
    The role of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in post-apartheid South Africa was to
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    (D)
    Investigate human rights violations and promote national healing