During the Great Trek, the Voortrekkers clashed with the indigenous Zulu people. Who was the Zulu king at that time?
Answer
(B)
Dingane kaSenzangakhona
2
Which European explorer is credited with discovering Sierra Leone in the 15th century?
Answer
(D)
Pedro de Sintra
3
Which military leader introduced the "War Against Indiscipline" campaign in the 1980s?
Answer
(D)
General Muhammadu Buhari
4
The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced a new political structure in Nigeria. What was a major criticism of this constitution by Nigerian nationalists?
Answer
(A)
It failed to recognize the diversity of ethnic groups in Nigeria.
5
The Lyttleton Constitution of 1954 introduced which significant political reform in Nigeria?
Answer
(C)
Introduction of the federal system
6
The city of Ife, in present-day Nigeria, is famous for its artistic heritage, particularly its
Answer
(D)
Terracotta sculptures
7
Who is often considered the founder of modern Egypt and the ruler of Egypt from 1805 to 1848?
Answer
(A)
Mohammed Ali
8
Which influential leader in the Sokoto Caliphate was responsible for administration and justice?
Answer
(A)
Waziri
9
Which colonial policy was implemented to extract resources and labor from Nigeria for Britain's benefit?
Answer
(B)
Indirect rule
10
Which of the following was a significant trading commodity in the Nigeria area before 1800?
Answer
(D)
Kola nuts
11
The Omani Empire declined in the 19th century due to
Answer
(A)
Internal power struggles
12
Morocco is known for producing which luxury commodity, derived from the argan tree?
Answer
(D)
Argan oil
13
Which pre-colonial kingdom in the Nigeria Area was renowned for its wealth and participation in the trans-Saharan trade?
Answer
(A)
Kanem-Bornu Empire
14
Which major event led to the decline of the Benin Kingdom's influence in the 19th century?
Answer
(B)
The Scramble for Africa
15
The British colonial policy of "indirect rule" was first implemented in Nigeria by Lugard in which region?
Answer
(D)
Kano
16
The Aba Women's Riots of 1929 were a response to:
Answer
(C)
The imposition of heavy taxes on women traders.
17
The Kanem-Borno Empire prospered due to its control over
Answer
(B)
Salt trade
18
Apartheid in South Africa was a system that institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination. What year did it officially begin?
Answer
(A)
1948
19
The colonization of Liberia began in what year?
Answer
(B)
1807
20
What was the outcome of the Battle of Adwa in 1896?
Answer
(C)
Ethiopia gained full independence from Italy.
21
The ancient city of Carthage, once a powerful Phoenician civilization, was located in modern-day
Answer
(D)
Tunisia
22
Which organization played a crucial role in the fight against apartheid in South Africa and was led by Nelson Mandela?
Answer
(D)
African National Congress (ANC)
23
Who was the Oba of Benin during the height of the kingdom's power in the 19th century?
Answer
(B)
Oba Ovonramwen
24
The decline of the Songhai Empire in the 16th century was partly due to
Answer
(A)
Internal unrest and external attacks
25
What was the major consequence of the Scramble for Africa in Yorubaland?
Answer
(B)
Yorubaland lost its independence and became a British protectorate.
26
Which conference, held in 1884-1885, laid the groundwork for the partition of Africa among European powers?
Answer
(D)
Conference of Berlin
27
Which African country experienced a prolonged and violent struggle for independence against French colonial rule, culminating in a war of independence that lasted from 1954 to 1962?
Answer
(A)
Algeria
28
Which Yoruba city-state was the last to fall to British colonial rule in the late 19th century?
Answer
(A)
Abeokuta
29
How did the establishment of missionary schools during the colonial era affect the Nigerian economy?
Answer
(C)
It improved the literacy rate and provided a skilled workforce.
30
Lake Victoria, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world, is shared by three countries. Which of the following countries is NOT among them?
Answer
(D)
Mozambique
31
Which British explorer is credited with the "discovery" of the Niger River, sparking further interest in the Nigeria Area?
Answer
(C)
David Livingstone
32
Which Islamic reform movement aimed to purify the practice of Islam from local customs and traditions in West Africa during the 18th and 19th centuries?
Answer
(B)
Mahdist Movement
33
In 1991, Nigeria hosted the "World Festival of Black Arts and Culture." Which city was the venue for this cultural event?
Answer
(D)
Lagos
34
During the Mahdiyya Movement, the British-Egyptian forces were defeated at the Battle of
Answer
(C)
Khartoum
35
During the Second Republic, Nigeria experienced a boom in which sector?
Answer
(C)
Oil and gas
36
What significant event occurred during the Murtala/Obasanjo regime's early days in office?
Answer
(B)
The release of political prisoners
37
Who was the Zulu king responsible for the expansion of the Zulu Kingdom during the MFECANE?
Answer
(D)
Shaka Zulu
38
Which social group in Nigeria was most affected by the introduction of the indirect rule system?
Answer
(C)
Traditional rulers
39
Which constitutional conference in London paved the way for Nigeria's independence?
Answer
(D)
London Conference of 1957
40
Which African leader famously stated, "I am the captain of my soul" and became an icon of the decolonization movement?
Answer
(A)
Nelson Mandela
41
The Mfecane was primarily driven by
Answer
(B)
Intertribal conflicts and population movements
42
What was the political structure of the Nupe Kingdom during this period?
Answer
(B)
Absolute monarchy
43
What was the primary economic activity of the Nupe people during this period?
Answer
(B)
Farming
44
How did the amalgamation affect the traditional political systems in Nigeria?
Answer
(D)
It led to the formation of a new political system
45
Which of the following was a significant effect of colonial education in Nigeria?
Answer
(C)
Limited access to education for the masses
46
Which external influence contributed to the spread of the Bantu language in the Nigeria area?
Answer
(D)
Arab merchants
47
Which Christian missionary is known for translating the Bible into several indigenous Liberian languages?
Answer
(B)
Samuel Ajayi Crowther
48
Which major international power supported Biafra during the Civil War?
Answer
(A)
France
49
How did Ethiopia's defeat of Italian forces at the Battle of Adwa impact the Pan-African movement?
Answer
(A)
It inspired other African nations to join the movement
50
The "Magna Carta," signed in 1215, limited the power of which monarch?
Answer
(C)
King John of England
51
Sierra Leone is home to a rich musical tradition, with one popular genre known as
Answer
(A)
Maringa
52
The Mahdiyya Movement began with the declaration of the Mahdi in what year?
Answer
(D)
1885
53
How did the Murtala/Obasanjo regime handle the issue of minority rights and tensions among various ethnic groups?
Answer
(B)
Implementing a quota system in government employment and education
54
Which region of Nigeria was known for its active involvement in long-distance trade during the pre-1800 period?
Answer
(B)
Niger Delta
55
The movement led by El Hadj Umar Tall in the 19th century aimed to create an Islamic state in
Answer
(B)
Mali
56
Which international boycott significantly contributed to the end of apartheid in South Africa?
Answer
(B)
The Anti-Apartheid Boycott
57
In which year did Nigeria host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)?
Answer
(D)
2003
58
The Omani influence in East Africa led to the growth of a distinct Swahili culture. What contributed to the development of this culture?
Answer
(B)
Persian conquests
59
What was the primary reason for the military takeover by the Abacha regime?
Answer
(C)
To restore democracy
60
Which historical period is characterized by the emergence of written language and the invention of the wheel?
Answer
(A)
Bronze Age
61
What was the purpose of the Pan-African Congresses that began in 1900?
Answer
(C)
To discuss strategies for African independence and unity
62
The system of Government in the Sokoto Caliphate was
Answer
(C)
Totalitarianism
63
The first colonial capital of Nigeria was established in
Answer
(C)
Calabar
64
The Great Walls of Kano, ancient defensive walls, were built to protect the city from potential attacks in what century?
Answer
(A)
15th century
65
The Treaty of Nanjing, signed after the First Opium War, resulted in the cession of which territory to Great Britain?
Answer
(B)
Hong Kong
66
Which of the following trade commodities was highly sought after and contributed to the rise of several states in the Nigeria area up to 1800?
Answer
(D)
Salt
67
Which event marked the rise of Mohammed Ali to power in Egypt?
Answer
(C)
The Mamluk Massacre
68
The Rwandan genocide in 1994 resulted in the mass killing of which ethnic group?
Answer
(B)
Tutsis
69
What event marked the official end of apartheid in South Africa?
Answer
(A)
The release of Nelson Mandela from prison
70
The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced the concept of regionalism in Nigeria, dividing the country into how many regions?
Answer
(D)
3
71
During The Great Trek, the Boers clashed with which indigenous African groups?
Answer
(B)
Zulu and Xhosa.
72
Who was the leader of the opposition in Nigeria during the Second Republic?
Answer
(C)
Obafemi Awolowo
73
Muhammadu Buhari served as Nigeria's military head of state during which period?
Answer
(D)
1983-1985
74
The Efik Kingdom had a highly developed system of writing known as
Answer
(D)
Nsibidi
75
The Oyo Empire reached its peak during the reign of which Alaafin?
