History involves documenting and explaining past events, particularly those related to specific places or subjects. Its aim is to enhance our understanding of the past and present social, political, religious, and economic conditions of a community.
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Question 1:
Samori Toure adopted the ‘scorched earth’ policy in his
Options:
A) military recruitment and training
B) Islamic reform movement
C) war against the French
D) war against rebellious neighbours.
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 2:
The Savannah region in Nigeria was characterized by _________
Options:
A) Large vegetation
B) High population density
C) Abundant resources
D) Water
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 3:
Lagos colony and protectorate of southern Nigeria was merge merged together to form ____________
Options:
A) Protectorate of southern Nigeria
B) Lagos colony and protectorate of southern Nigeria
C) Nigeria protectorates
D) Protectorate of Nigeria
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 4:
Protests by trade unions in Nigeria during the colonial period were aimed at
Options:
A) establishing more industries
B) obtaining specific benefits for members
C) achieving political independence
D) fighting corruption among government officials
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 5:
The British colonial policy of "indirect rule" was first implemented in Nigeria by Lugard in which region?
Options:
A) Calabar
B) Oyo
C) Lagos
D) Kano
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 6:
The president Transvaal who led the Boers against the Britist was
Options:
A) J. Smuts
B) P. Kruger
C) L. Jameson
D) L. Botha
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 7:
Who founded Nupe?
Options:
A) Tapa
B) Idah
C) Tsoede
D) Oduduwa
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 8:
The first African female President of the United Nations General Assembly is
Options:
A) Elizabeth Rhoda
B) Angie Brooks
C) Queen Nziga
D) Sirleaf Johnson
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 9:
A major impact of the Omani on East Africa was the
Options:
A) spread of Islam
B) emergence of states
C) improvement in agriculture
D) introduction of the slave trade.
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 10:
The greatest contribution of the Christian Missionary Society in West Africa was in
Options:
A) establishing trading companies
B) stopping the slave trade
C) the emergence of educated elite
D) the production of cash crop.
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The correct answer is C .