JAMB - History (2012)
1
The Nok civilization suggests that
Answer(A)
Nigeria passed through different stages of development
2
The development of mircoliths is associated with the
3
In pre-colonial Nigeria, intergroup contacts were encourage mostly by
4
Which of the following is the most important source of the history of the Hausa states?
5
The Yoruba background to the Oba of Benin is emphasized by the
Answer(D)
Oranmiyan legend in Benin history.
6
European traders did not venture into the interior of Nigeria before the 19th century because
Answer(B)
the African middlemen served their needs
7
The Africans transported across the Atlantic as slaves were mostly
8
The jihadists emerged victorious in Gobir because
Answer(D)
the masses supported them.
9
Rabeh’s greatest challenge after conquering Borno was
Answer(C)
reviving the ailing economy
10
Christianity spread fast in Nigeria because it
Answer(A)
was associated with Western education
11
Ibadan-Ijebu relations in the 19th Century became hostile as a result of
Answer(D)
Ibadan’s attempt to reach the coast.
12
The Ekiti Parapo was aimed at
Answer(C)
reducing the powers of Ibadan
13
The Uzama title holders in Benin Kingdom were responsible for
Answer(A)
advising the Oba in the administration of the Kingdom
14
Britain suppressed the trans-Atlantic slave trade because
Answer(D)
it became unfavourable to her industrial progress.
15
The main goal of the British expedition against the Aro was to
Answer(B)
eliminate all opposition to their presence in the hinterland
16
A major reason for the introduction of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria was to
Answer(A)
ensure perfect control of the economy
17
Nationalist activities developed earlier in British West Africa than in French West Africa because
Answer(D)
of the systems of administration adopted by the colonial powers.
18
The main reason for the construction of the railway from Port-Harcourt into the hinterland was the
19
During the colonial period, agricultural policy in Nigeria was designed to
Answer(C)
provide raw materials for British industries
20
The Nigerian Youth Movement collapsed as a result of
Answer(D)
the break-up of its leadership.
21
The NCNC London Delegate pressed for
Answer(C)
a revision of the Richards Constitution
22
The Lyttlelton Constitution is considered a landmark in the history of Nigeria, because it
Answer(A)
created a federal structure of government for the country
23
Protests by trade unions in Nigeria during the colonial period were aimed at
Answer(C)
obtaining specific benefits for members
24
Which of the following served as federal ministers under the Tafawa Balewa Administration?
Answer(A)
Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu and Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh.
25
An important function of FEDECO during the 1979 elections was
Answer(D)
delineating electoral constituencies.
26
A major reason for the military intervention in Nigeria’s politics in 129966 was the
Answer(D)
crisis of the 1964 General Elections.
27
Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi introduced a unitary system of government because
Answer(B)
of the command structure of the military
28
The strategy for accelerated agricultural development of the Obasanjo regime in the 1970’s focused on
Answer(C)
achieving food self-sufficiency
29
The Berber scholar, al-Mukhtar, contributed to the success of the Masina Jihad by
Answer(B)
preparing the ground through the Qadiriyyah Brotherhood
30
The establishment of Freetown in 1822 facilitated
Answer(A)
the settlement of freed slaves
31
Nineteenth century Egyptian nationalism principally aimed at
Answer(D)
ensuring Egyptian independence.
32
The Battle of Tel el-Kebir was fought between
Answer(A)
the British and the Urabists
33
Morocco was of strategic importance to the European countries because
Answer(D)
it provided an entrance to the Mediterranean.
34
The Mahdists revolt in the Sudan was successful
Answer(B)
it enjoyed widespread support
35
Sayyid Said increased the volume of trade with the Europeans by
Answer(C)
allowing European consuls to reside in Zanzibar
36
One of the main aims of the British conquest of Buganda was to
Answer(C)
prevent other Europeans from controlling the source of the Nile
37
The survival of Ethiopia as an independent polity was as a result of the
38
The Mfecane resulted in the
Answer(B)
formation of the Ndebele state
39
The 1960 Sharpeville revolt was specifically against
40
A major consequence of the Great Trek was the
Answer(D)
the expansion of white communities in South Africa.
41
One feature of European diplomacy in the scramble for Africa was
Answer(D)
reconciling differences over territorial claims.
42
The French colonial policy of assimilation failed in Africa because
Answer(A)
African culture was deeply rooted
43
Which of the following was one of the demands of the National Congress of British West Africa?
Answer(C)
Election of Africans into each colony’s council.
44
The nationalist movement in Nigeria during the post-war period was primarily led by
45
One of the objectives for the formation of the South African Native Congress in 1912 was to
Answer(D)
integrate the various groups and races.
