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Morocco was of strategic importance to the European countries because
A of its good climatic conditions
B it was highly industrialized
C it possessed good mineral resources
D it provided an entrance to the Mediterranean.
The Battle of Tel el-Kebir was fought between
A the British and the Urabists
B Tawfiq and the Mahdists
C the Khedive and the Wafdists
D Napoleon and the Mamluks.
Nineteenth century Egyptian nationalism principally aimed at
A controlling the Suez Canal
B forming a constitutional government in Egypt
C bringing down the monarchy
D ensuring Egyptian independence.
The establishment of Freetown in 1822 facilitated
A the settlement of freed slaves
B Christian missionary activities
C humanitarian activities
D the improvement of agriculture.
The Berber scholar, al-Mukhtar, contributed to the success of the Masina Jihad by
A fighting alongside Seju Ahmadu
B preparing the ground through the Qadiriyyah Brotherhood
C mobilizing various groups to fight for Seku Ahmadu
D appealing to Ardo Moudo to support Seku Ahmadu.
The strategy for accelerated agricultural development of the Obasanjo regime in the 1970’s focused on
A improving transportation network to the rural areas
B establishing agro-allied industries
C achieving food self-sufficiency
D establishing new marketing boards.
Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi introduced a unitary system of government because
A it was the wish of the people
B of the command structure of the military
C he wanted more revenue for the central government
D other military officers were planning to overthrow him.
A major reason for the military intervention in Nigeria’s politics in 129966 was the
A pro-West posture of Nigeria’s foreign policy
B over-bearing power of traditional rulers
C attempt by government to retire top military officers
D crisis of the 1964 General Elections.
An important function of FEDECO during the 1979 elections was
A establishing party offices
B promulgating the new constitution into law
C swearing-in of elected officials
D delineating electoral constituencies.
Which of the following served as federal ministers under the Tafawa Balewa Administration?
A Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu and Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh.
B Chief Kolawole Balogun and Alhaji Adamu Ciroma.
C Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Wada and Chief Richard Akinjide
D Chief Aja Nwachukwu and Alhaji Umaru Dikko.
Protests by trade unions in Nigeria during the colonial period were aimed at
A achieving political independence
B establishing more industries
C obtaining specific benefits for members
D fighting corruption among government officials.
The Lyttlelton Constitution is considered a landmark in the history of Nigeria, because it
A created a federal structure of government for the country
B made ministers accountable to the electorate
C recognized Lagos as a federal territory
D gave ministers full authority over their ministries.
The NCNC London Delegate pressed for
A free primary education for all Nigerian children
B autonomy for the regions
C a revision of the Richards Constitution
D outright independence for Nigeria.
The Nigerian Youth Movement collapsed as a result of
A its failure to win elections
B shortage of funds to run its affairs
C the harassment of its leadership by government
D the break-up of its leadership.
During the colonial period, agricultural policy in Nigeria was designed to
A raise the financial base of the country
B make the economy compete favourably in the world market
C provide raw materials for British industries
D demonstrate Britain’s concern for the development of its colonies.
The main reason for the construction of the railway from Port-Harcourt into the hinterland was the
A discovery of tin in Jos area
B discovery of a deep sea harbor at Port-Harcourt
C discovery of coal at Udi
D need to evacuate export crops from the hinterland.
Nationalist activities developed earlier in British West Africa than in French West Africa because
A British colonies were accorded equal status with Britain
B Britain had more colonies than France
C African chiefs in French colonies were highly respected
D of the systems of administration adopted by the colonial powers.
A major reason for the introduction of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria was to
A ensure perfect control of the economy
B further weaken the position of the elite class
C assist the Christian missionaries in their activities
D secure cheap labour for railway construction.
The main goal of the British expedition against the Aro was to
A destroy the Ibini-Ukpabi oracle
B eliminate all opposition to their presence in the hinterland
C pave the way for the Christianization of Igboland
D liberate the Igbo from Aro bondage.
Britain suppressed the trans-Atlantic slave trade because
A there was no more market for slaves in America
B it had become very inhuman
C the Christian missions preached against it
D it became unfavourable to her industrial progress.
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