JAMB - History (2023)

  • 1
    During the Great Trek, the Voortrekkers clashed with the indigenous Zulu people. Who was the Zulu king at that time?
    回答
    (B)
    Dingane kaSenzangakhona
  • 2
    Which European explorer is credited with discovering Sierra Leone in the 15th century?
    回答
    (D)
    Pedro de Sintra
  • 3
    Which military leader introduced the "War Against Indiscipline" campaign in the 1980s?
    回答
    (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?
    回答
    (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?
    回答
    (C)
    Introduction of the federal system
  • 6
    The city of Ife, in present-day Nigeria, is famous for its artistic heritage, particularly its
    回答
    (D)
    Terracotta sculptures
  • 7
    Who is often considered the founder of modern Egypt and the ruler of Egypt from 1805 to 1848?
    回答
    (A)
    Mohammed Ali
  • 8
    Which influential leader in the Sokoto Caliphate was responsible for administration and justice?
    回答
    (A)
    Waziri
  • 9
    Which colonial policy was implemented to extract resources and labor from Nigeria for Britain's benefit?
    回答
    (B)
    Indirect rule
  • 10
    Which of the following was a significant trading commodity in the Nigeria area before 1800?
    回答
    (D)
    Kola nuts
  • 11
    The Omani Empire declined in the 19th century due to
    回答
    (A)
    Internal power struggles
  • 12
    Morocco is known for producing which luxury commodity, derived from the argan tree?
    回答
    (D)
    Argan oil
  • 13
    Which pre-colonial kingdom in the Nigeria Area was renowned for its wealth and participation in the trans-Saharan trade?
    回答
    (A)
    Kanem-Bornu Empire
  • 14
    Which major event led to the decline of the Benin Kingdom's influence in the 19th century?
    回答
    (B)
    The Scramble for Africa
  • 15
    The British colonial policy of "indirect rule" was first implemented in Nigeria by Lugard in which region?
    回答
    (D)
    Kano
  • 16
    The Aba Women's Riots of 1929 were a response to:
    回答
    (C)
    The imposition of heavy taxes on women traders.
  • 17
    The Kanem-Borno Empire prospered due to its control over
    回答
    (B)
    Salt trade
  • 18
    Apartheid in South Africa was a system that institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination. What year did it officially begin?
    回答
    (A)
    1948
  • 19
    The colonization of Liberia began in what year?
    回答
    (B)
    1807
  • 20
    What was the outcome of the Battle of Adwa in 1896?
    回答
    (C)
    Ethiopia gained full independence from Italy.
  • 21
    The ancient city of Carthage, once a powerful Phoenician civilization, was located in modern-day
    回答
    (D)
    Tunisia
  • 22
    Which organization played a crucial role in the fight against apartheid in South Africa and was led by Nelson Mandela?
    回答
    (D)
    African National Congress (ANC)
  • 23
    Who was the Oba of Benin during the height of the kingdom's power in the 19th century?
    回答
    (B)
    Oba Ovonramwen
  • 24
    The decline of the Songhai Empire in the 16th century was partly due to
    回答
    (A)
    Internal unrest and external attacks
  • 25
    What was the major consequence of the Scramble for Africa in Yorubaland?
    回答
    (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?
    回答
    (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?
    回答
    (A)
    Algeria
  • 28
    Which Yoruba city-state was the last to fall to British colonial rule in the late 19th century?
    回答
    (A)
    Abeokuta
  • 29
    How did the establishment of missionary schools during the colonial era affect the Nigerian economy?
    回答
    (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?
    回答
    (D)
    Mozambique
  • 31
    Which British explorer is credited with the "discovery" of the Niger River, sparking further interest in the Nigeria Area?
    回答
    (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?
    回答
    (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?
    回答
    (D)
    Lagos
  • 34
    During the Mahdiyya Movement, the British-Egyptian forces were defeated at the Battle of
    回答
    (C)
    Khartoum
  • 35
    During the Second Republic, Nigeria experienced a boom in which sector?
    回答
    (C)
    Oil and gas
  • 36
    What significant event occurred during the Murtala/Obasanjo regime's early days in office?
    回答
    (B)
    The release of political prisoners
  • 37
    Who was the Zulu king responsible for the expansion of the Zulu Kingdom during the MFECANE?
    回答
    (D)
    Shaka Zulu
  • 38
    Which social group in Nigeria was most affected by the introduction of the indirect rule system?
    回答
    (C)
    Traditional rulers
  • 39
    Which constitutional conference in London paved the way for Nigeria's independence?
    回答
    (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?
    回答
    (A)
    Nelson Mandela
  • 41
    The Mfecane was primarily driven by
    回答
    (B)
    Intertribal conflicts and population movements
  • 42
    What was the political structure of the Nupe Kingdom during this period?
    回答
    (B)
    Absolute monarchy
  • 43
    What was the primary economic activity of the Nupe people during this period?
    回答
    (B)
    Farming
  • 44
    How did the amalgamation affect the traditional political systems in Nigeria?
    回答
    (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?
    回答
    (C)
    Limited access to education for the masses
  • 46
    Which external influence contributed to the spread of the Bantu language in the Nigeria area?
    回答
    (D)
    Arab merchants
  • 47
    Which Christian missionary is known for translating the Bible into several indigenous Liberian languages?
    回答
    (B)
    Samuel Ajayi Crowther
  • 48
    Which major international power supported Biafra during the Civil War?
    回答
    (A)
    France
  • 49
    How did Ethiopia's defeat of Italian forces at the Battle of Adwa impact the Pan-African movement?
    回答
    (A)
    It inspired other African nations to join the movement
  • 50
    The "Magna Carta," signed in 1215, limited the power of which monarch?
    回答
    (C)
    King John of England
  • 51
    Sierra Leone is home to a rich musical tradition, with one popular genre known as
    回答
    (A)
    Maringa
  • 52
    The Mahdiyya Movement began with the declaration of the Mahdi in what year?
    回答
    (D)
    1885
  • 53
    How did the Murtala/Obasanjo regime handle the issue of minority rights and tensions among various ethnic groups?
    回答
    (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?
    回答
    (B)
    Niger Delta
  • 55
    The movement led by El Hadj Umar Tall in the 19th century aimed to create an Islamic state in
    回答
    (B)
    Mali
  • 56
    Which international boycott significantly contributed to the end of apartheid in South Africa?
    回答
    (B)
    The Anti-Apartheid Boycott
  • 57
    In which year did Nigeria host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)?
    回答
    (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?
    回答
    (B)
    Persian conquests
  • 59
    What was the primary reason for the military takeover by the Abacha regime?
    回答
    (C)
    To restore democracy
  • 60
    Which historical period is characterized by the emergence of written language and the invention of the wheel?
    回答
    (A)
    Bronze Age
  • 61
    What was the purpose of the Pan-African Congresses that began in 1900?
    回答
    (C)
    To discuss strategies for African independence and unity
  • 62
    The system of Government in the Sokoto Caliphate was
    回答
    (C)
    Totalitarianism
  • 63
    The first colonial capital of Nigeria was established in
    回答
    (C)
    Calabar
  • 64
    The Great Walls of Kano, ancient defensive walls, were built to protect the city from potential attacks in what century?
    回答
    (A)
    15th century
  • 65
    The Treaty of Nanjing, signed after the First Opium War, resulted in the cession of which territory to Great Britain?
    回答
    (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?
    回答
    (D)
    Salt
  • 67
    Which event marked the rise of Mohammed Ali to power in Egypt?
    回答
    (C)
    The Mamluk Massacre
  • 68
    The Rwandan genocide in 1994 resulted in the mass killing of which ethnic group?
    回答
    (B)
    Tutsis
  • 69
    What event marked the official end of apartheid in South Africa?
    回答
    (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?
    回答
    (D)
    3
  • 71
    During The Great Trek, the Boers clashed with which indigenous African groups?
    回答
    (B)
    Zulu and Xhosa.
  • 72
    Who was the leader of the opposition in Nigeria during the Second Republic?
    回答
    (C)
    Obafemi Awolowo
  • 73
    Muhammadu Buhari served as Nigeria's military head of state during which period?
    回答
    (D)
    1983-1985
  • 74
    The Efik Kingdom had a highly developed system of writing known as
    回答
    (D)
    Nsibidi
  • 75
    The Oyo Empire reached its peak during the reign of which Alaafin?
    回答
    (D)
    Abiodun