History Past Questions

Question 21

jamb 2008

The main cause of the decline of the Benin Kingdom in the 19th century was the

Aabsence of a strong and effective army

Bbitter struggle for the throne by the ruling families

Cstrained relations between Benin and Agbor

DBritish abolition of the trans- Atlantic slave trade.

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Question 22

jamb 2008

The greatest problem faced by the Old Oyo Empire in the early 19th century was the

Aweakening of the central authority

Bincursion of the jihadists

CBritish encroachment into Yorubaland

Ddominant influence of Bashorun Gaha.

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Question 23

jamb 2008

A factor responsible for the growth of large towns among the Yoruba was the

Aabsence of conflict in the area

Bconcentration of Europeans in the area

Cfertile nature of the soil in the area

Dhigh centralization of authority in the area.

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Question 24

jamb 2008

Which of the following pioneered Christian missionary activities in Calabar?

AMary Slessor

BWilliam Baike

CThomas Freeman

DHope Waddell.

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Question 25

jamb 2008

The women who wielded political influence in Borno were

AMagara, Magira and Gumsu

BGumsu, Daurama and Magira

CTurunku, Magara and Gumsu

DDaurama, Turunku and Kaugama

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Question 26

jamb 2008

The Sokoto Jihad was

Athe first Islamic movement in West Africa

Ban attempt to establish Fulani dominance

Cthe last of the 19th century Jihads

Dthe origin of the other Jihads in West Africa.

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Question 27

jamb 2008

A major cause of depopulation in Nigeria in the 18th century was

Athe trans-Atlantic slave trade

Bthe trans-Saharan trade

Chuman sacrifice

Dinter-ethnic warfare.

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Question 28

jamb 2008

Islam was introduced in Kano during the reign of

ASarkin Kano Ibrahim Dabo

BSarkin Kano Kanajeji

CSarkin Kano Muhammadu Rumfa

DSarkin Kano Yaji.

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Question 29

jamb 2008

In the 18th century, Zaria was under the
influence of

ASokoro

BDaura

CKano

DBorno.

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Question 30

jamb 2008

The emergence of states in Hausaland was mainly attributed to

Atrading activities

Bwars of conquest

Cimmigration of groups

Dpopulation increase.

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Question 31

jamb 2008

Which of the following groups belongs to the Jos Plateau?

AGbagyi and Nupe

BIdoma and Igede

CBerom and Angas

DJukun and Tiv.

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Question 32

jamb 2008

In the Ekine society of the Niger Delta, promotion was based on

Aartistic ability

Bthe number of slaves possessed

Crespect for age

Dpersonal conduct.

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