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Question 41
jamb 2024

The British amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914 was primarily motivated by

Adesire to promote cultural unity among the diverse ethnic groups
BPressure from the League of Nations
CEconomic considerations, particularly the need to make the Northern Protectorate financially viable
DThe influence of nationalist movements
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Question 42
jamb 2024

The Ebira people, also from the Niger-Benue Valley, are known for their resistance to which British colonial policy in the early 20th century?

AForced labor
BLand expropriation
CTaxation
DIndirect rule
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Question 43
jamb 2024

The primary impact of the Mahdist Revolt in Sudan on Ethiopia was

AThe direct military support provided to Ethiopian forces
BThe diversion of British and Italian resources away from Ethiopia
CThe establishment of a Mahdist alliance with Ethiopian rulers
DThe establishment of a political union between Sudan and Ethiopia
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Question 44
jamb 2024

The apartheid policy of "separate development" was also known as

AAfrikaner nationalism
BBantustans
CHomelands
DSegregation
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Question 45
jamb 2024

The role of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in post-apartheid South Africa was to

AFacilitate the redistribution of land and resources among previously disadvantaged groups
BOversee the transition of economic policies from apartheid to democracy
CEnforce legal action against all members of the apartheid regime
DInvestigate human rights violations and promote national healing
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Question 46
jamb 2024

Which leader, influenced by the Sokoto Caliphate, established a theocratic state in Masina in the early 19th century?

AAl-Hajj Umar
BAhmadou Sekou
CSamori Ture
DSeku Amadu
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Question 47
jamb 2024

One of the key impacts of French colonialism in West Africa was

AThe imposition of the French legal system and civil code
BThe abolition of all indigenous forms of governance
CThe replacement of Islam with Christianity
DThe promotion of Swahili as the lingua franca
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Question 48
jamb 2024

One of Gowon's major achievements was the hosting of which international event in Lagos in 1973?

AThe All-Africa Games
BThe Non-Aligned Movement Conference
CThe OAU Summit
DThe Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
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Question 49
jamb 2024

The Omani Sultanate's control over Zanzibar led to

AThe widespread conversion of Zanzibar to Christianity
BThe complete cessation of the slave trade in the region
CThe establishment of a major center for the East African slave trade
DThe creation of a unified East African political entity
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Question 50
jamb 2024

The concept of "The White Man's Burden," which justified European imperialism, was popularized by which British writer?

AH.G. Wells
BJoseph Conrad
CCharles Dickens
DRudyard Kipling
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Question 51
jamb 2024

The challenge of building effective political institutions in newly independent African states has been exacerbated by

AThe prevalence of democratic governance models
BHigh levels of foreign direct investment
CWidespread support for national unity
DA lack of experienced administrative personnel and leadership
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Question 52
jamb 2024

The major policy direction of the Obasanjo administration following the death of Murtala Mohammed was

APreparing the country for a transition to civilian rule and democratic elections
BStrengthening alliances with other military regimes in Africa
CIncreasing military spending and expanding Nigeria's influence in international conflicts
DPursuing aggressive land and agricultural reforms to boost the economy
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Question 53
jamb 2024

The primary destination of the Voortrekkers during the Great Trek was

AThe southern part of Mozambique
BThe interior regions of modern-day South Africa, such as the Transvaal and the Orange Free State
CThe coastal regions of Namibia
DThe highlands of Kenya
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Question 54
jamb 2024

The rise of consular authority in Africa during the colonial era involved

AThe removal of all forms of European governance
BEuropean consuls exercising political and economic control in their respective regions
CThe promotion of African trade unions and cooperatives
DThe establishment of local African consulates to manage trade
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Question 55
jamb 2024

The Sokoto Caliphate's relations with the British colonial powers in the 19th century were

AGenerally cooperative, with the Caliphate aiding British administrative efforts
BMarked by frequent conflicts and military confrontations
CBased on treaties and trade agreements leading to mutual cooperation
DLimited to diplomatic negotiations and sporadic trade interactions
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Question 56
jamb 2024

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

AEstablishing colonies
BConverting the local population to Christianity
CEngaging in the trans-Atlantic slave trade
DTrading gold and spices
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Question 57
jamb 2024

The primary aim of the Ekumeku Movement in the Asaba hinterland was to

APromote the spread of Christianity
BResist British taxation and land policies
CEstablish an independent Asaba kingdom
DIntegrate with neighboring ethnic groups
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Question 58
jamb 2024

Which economic policy introduced by the Buhari regime had a significant impact on Nigeria's foreign exchange market?

AExport promotion
BCountertrade
CStructural Adjustment Program (SAP)
DImport substitution industrialization
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Question 59
jamb 2024

The activities of the British East Africa Company led to

AThe discovery of gold mines in South Africa
BThe establishment of protectorates in East Africa
CThe formation of the United Nations
DThe creation of a trans-Saharan trade route
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Question 60
jamb 2024

Seku Amadu initiated a jihad in the early 19th century and established the Massina Empire. His jihad was primarily against

AThe Asante Empire
BThe Bambara Kingdoms
CThe French colonial forces
DThe Sokoto Caliphate
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