JAMB - History (2024 - No. 19)
Which of the following best describes the main cause of the Mfecane?
The spread of Christianity
Competition over scarce resources
European colonization
Internal trade disputes
Forklaring
The correct answer is Competition over scarce resources. The main cause of the Mfecane was competition over scarce resources among various Nguni groups in southern Africa. This led to widespread warfare, displacement of populations, and social upheaval in the early 19th century.