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Question 81
jamb 2023

What contributed significantly to the rise of early states in Nigeria?

AIndustrial revolution
BArab trade routes
CEuropean colonization
DAgricultural advancements
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Question 82
jamb 2023

The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, is an important historical document that limited the power of which figure?

AKings and Monarchs
BThe Pope
CMilitary Generals
DWealthy Merchants
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Question 83
jamb 2023

Which initiative was launched by the Buhari administration to tackle corruption in Nigeria?

AEFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission)
BOperation Python Dance
COperation Crocodile Smile
DOperation Lafiya Dole
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Question 84
jamb 2023

The Oyo Empire reached its peak during the reign of which Alaafin?

AOba Ewuare
BOduduwa
CShango
DAbiodun
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Question 85
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The Efik Kingdom had a highly developed system of writing known as

AHieroglyphics
BCuneiform
CAjami
DNsibidi
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Question 86
jamb 2023

Muhammadu Buhari served as Nigeria's military head of state during which period?

A1976-1979
B2007-2010
C1993-1998
D1983-1985
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Question 87
jamb 2023

Who was the leader of the opposition in Nigeria during the Second Republic?

AAbubakar Tafawa Balewa
BShehu Shagari
CObafemi Awolowo
DAhmadu Bello
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Question 88
jamb 2023

During The Great Trek, the Boers clashed with which indigenous African groups?

AMaasai and Kikuyu.
BZulu and Xhosa.
CSan and Khoikhoi.
DBerber and Tuareg.
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Question 89
jamb 2023

The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced the concept of regionalism in Nigeria, dividing the country into how many regions?

A5
B4
C2
D3
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Question 90
jamb 2023

What event marked the official end of apartheid in South Africa?

AThe release of Nelson Mandela from prison
BThe signing of the Freedom Charter
CThe Sharpeville Massacre
DThe Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings
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Question 91
jamb 2023

The Rwandan genocide in 1994 resulted in the mass killing of which ethnic group?

AZulus
BTutsis
CHutus
DBantus
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Question 92
jamb 2023

Which event marked the rise of Mohammed Ali to power in Egypt?

AThe French Invasion of Egypt
BThe British Occupation of Egypt
CThe Mamluk Massacre
DThe Ottoman-Saudi War
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Question 93
jamb 2023

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?

AIvory
BGold
CSpices
DSalt
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Question 94
jamb 2023

The Treaty of Nanjing, signed after the First Opium War, resulted in the cession of which territory to Great Britain?

AMacau
BHong Kong
CTaiwan
DShanghai
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Question 95
jamb 2023

The Great Walls of Kano, ancient defensive walls, were built to protect the city from potential attacks in what century?

A15th century
B12th century
C13th century
D18th century
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Question 96
jamb 2023

The first colonial capital of Nigeria was established in

ALagos
BPort Harcourt
CCalabar
DKano
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Question 97
jamb 2023

The system of Government in the Sokoto Caliphate was

ADemocracy
BParliamentary
CTotalitarianism
DCommunism
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Question 98
jamb 2023

What was the purpose of the Pan-African Congresses that began in 1900?

ATo advocate for African colonization of Europe
BTo promote European imperialism in Africa
CTo discuss strategies for African independence and unity
DTo establish trade alliances with Asian countries
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Question 99
jamb 2023

Which historical period is characterized by the emergence of written language and the invention of the wheel?

ABronze Age
BMiddle Ages
CStone Age
DNeolithic Age
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Question 100
jamb 2023

What was the primary reason for the military takeover by the Abacha regime?

ATo implement economic reforms
BTo promote religious freedom
CTo restore democracy
DTo fight corruption
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