What was a significant change introduced by the Shehus in the administration of Borno?
Answer
(A)
Centralization of the military
2
The elective principle introduced by the Clifford Constitution allowed for elections in which Nigerian cities?
Answer
(C)
Lagos and Calabar
3
The primary role of the Executive Council in colonial Nigeria was to
Answer
(C)
Advise the Governor-General on policy matters
4
Indirect rule was most successful in
Answer
(B)
Northern Nigeria
5
Nigeria's involvement in which UN agency has been crucial in addressing global health issues?
Answer
(B)
WHO
6
The Abacha regime is known for instituting which economic policy aimed at centralizing control of Nigeria's oil revenue?
Answer
(C)
Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF)
7
Which Christian missionary is credited with the translation of the Bible into Yoruba?
Answer
(B)
Samuel Ajayi Crowther
8
One major effect of the establishment of Native Authorities was
Answer
(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?
Answer
(D)
Gold
10
The primary goal of early Christian missionaries in Nigeria was to
Answer
(C)
Spread Christianity and convert the local population
11
Benin's military campaigns often targeted which neighboring ethnic group?
Answer
(B)
The Yoruba
12
The Battle of Blood River in 1838 was fought between the Boers and which indigenous group?
Answer
(C)
The Zulus
13
The amalgamation of 1914 resulted in the creation of
Answer
(D)
Separate administrative structures for North and South
14
The Nupe kingdom reached its peak under the leadership of which notable ruler?
Answer
(B)
Etsu Mamudu
15
Which policy implemented by the British in the 1930s aimed at developing infrastructure and boosting agriculture in Nigeria?
Answer
(A)
The Colonial Development and Welfare Act
16
Which ancient civilization built the Great Zimbabwe?
Answer
(D)
The Shona
17
The rise of nationalist movements in Nigeria was significantly influenced by
Answer
(B)
World War II and the Atlantic Charter
18
Which Omani Sultan moved the capital from Muscat to Zanzibar in the 19th century?
Answer
(B)
Sa'id bin Sultan
19
Which of the following best describes the main cause of the Mfecane?
Answer
(B)
Competition over scarce resources
20
The Yoruba city-state of Ibadan rose to prominence in the 19th century primarily due to
Answer
(C)
The military prowess of its leaders
21
The primary economic activity that drew Europeans to Nigeria in the early period was
Answer
(A)
The transatlantic slave trade
22
The capital of the Kanem-Borno Empire moved from Kanem to Borno primarily due to
Answer
(A)
Environmental changes
23
One of the key factors that led to military intervention in Nigeria's First Republic was
Answer
(A)
Widespread corruption and political instability
24
Which of these leaders succeeded Usman dan Fodio as the head of the Sokoto Caliphate?
Answer
(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?
Answer
(C)
London
26
The Mahdiyya Movement in Sudan was primarily a response to
Answer
(A)
Egyptian and Ottoman control
27
Which Islamic reform leader established the Massina Empire in present-day Mali?
Answer
(A)
Ahmad Lobbo
28
Which of the following was a significant factor in the rise of Nigerian nationalism in the early 20th century?
Answer
(C)
The introduction of indirect rule
29
What significant development in Benin's political structure occurred during the reign of Oba Ewedo?
Answer
(A)
The establishment of a centralized monarchy
30
Which constitution laid the foundation for federalism in Nigeria?
Answer
(B)
Lyttleton Constitution of 1954
31
The invasion by which group significantly contributed to the fall of the Old Oyo Empire?
Answer
(D)
The Fulani
32
Which of the following cash crops became highly significant in Nigeria during the colonial period?
Answer
(D)
Cocoa
33
Which Nigerian leader led the resistance against British colonization in the Aba Women's War of 1929?
Answer
(A)
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
34
Which economic factor was a major influence behind the 1914 amalgamation?
Answer
(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?
Answer
(B)
Military, education, and agriculture
36
The creation of the Mid-Western Region in 1963 was primarily a response to
Answer
(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?
Answer
(B)
Ibadan
38
Which treaty did Menelik II reject, leading to the Italian invasion and the subsequent Battle of Adwa?
Answer
(D)
Treaty of Wuchale
39
The fall of which kingdom marked a significant milestone in the British conquest of the Nigerian area?
Answer
(A)
Benin Kingdom in 1897
40
The Sharpeville Massacre of 1960 was a turning point in the struggle against apartheid because it led to
Answer
(A)
Increased support for apartheid policies
41
Which principle was established at the Berlin Conference to justify European claims to African territories?
Answer
(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?
Answer
(C)
The United States and the Soviet Union
43
The humanitarian crisis during the Nigerian Civil War was exacerbated by
Answer
(D)
A blockade imposed by the Nigerian government on Biafra
44
The introduction of the 1946 Richards Constitution in Nigeria was significant because
Answer
(D)
It marked the first significant step towards self-government and regional representation
45
Khedive Ismail's ambitious modernization projects in Egypt led to
Answer
(A)
Massive debt and eventual control by European powers
46
Theodore II's efforts at unifying Ethiopia were challenged by
Answer
(C)
Regional lords and noblemen who resisted central authority
47
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in 1973 declaring apartheid as a
Answer
(A)
Crime against humanity
48
Which of the following social changes was a direct result of urbanization in colonial Nigeria?
Answer
(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?
Answer
(D)
Methodist
50
The impact of the Mfecane on trade in Southern Africa was
Answer
(C)
Disruption of existing trade routes and establishment of new ones
51
The Nupe rulers, known as the Emir, exercised control through
Answer
(A)
A complex system of provincial governors and military commanders
52
The Islamic reform movement led by Al-Hajj Umar Tall was characterized by
Answer
(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?
Answer
(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?
Answer
(A)
Resistance to the imposition of colonial rule
55
Mohammed Ali's economic reforms in Egypt included
Answer
(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
Answer
(D)
Ngazargamu
57
Which of the following was a major export commodity of the Oyo Empire during the pre-colonial period?
Answer
(B)
Kola nuts
58
The rise of the Kanem-Borno Empire in the 9th century was primarily due to
Answer
(D)
Control of trans-Saharan trade routes
59
The infamous Middle Passage refers to
Answer
(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
Answer
(D)
The Sokoto Caliphate
61
The activities of the British East Africa Company led to
Answer
(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?
Answer
(C)
Structural Adjustment Program (SAP)
63
The primary aim of the Ekumeku Movement in the Asaba hinterland was to
Answer
(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
Answer
(C)
Engaging in the trans-Atlantic slave trade
65
The Sokoto Caliphate's relations with the British colonial powers in the 19th century were
Answer
(C)
Based on treaties and trade agreements leading to mutual cooperation
66
The rise of consular authority in Africa during the colonial era involved
Answer
(B)
European consuls exercising political and economic control in their respective regions
67
The primary destination of the Voortrekkers during the Great Trek was
Answer
(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
Answer
(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
Answer
(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?
Answer
(D)
Rudyard Kipling
71
The Omani Sultanate's control over Zanzibar led to
Answer
(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?
Answer
(C)
The OAU Summit
73
One of the key impacts of French colonialism in West Africa was
Answer
(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?
Answer
(D)
Seku Amadu
75
The role of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in post-apartheid South Africa was to
Answer
(D)
Investigate human rights violations and promote national healing
