JAMB - History (2024 - No. 39)
The fall of which kingdom marked a significant milestone in the British conquest of the Nigerian area?
Benin Kingdom in 1897
Sokoto Caliphate in 1903
Kanem-Bornu Empire in 1914
Oyo Empire in 1825
הֶסבֵּר
The correct answer is Benin Kingdom in 1897. The fall of the Benin Kingdom marked a significant milestone in the British conquest of the Nigerian area as it led to the British annexation of Benin and the looting of valuable artifacts.