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 121:
A major cause of depopulation in Nigeria in the 18th century was
Options:
A) the trans-Atlantic slave trade
B) the trans-Saharan trade
C) human sacrifice
D) inter-ethnic warfare.
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 122:
The expanionist usually carry their claims from africa usually through a\an ,......
Options:
A) Hinterland
B) Valley
C) Boundary
D) Mace
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 123:
Who is often considered the founder of modern Egypt and the ruler of Egypt from 1805 to 1848?
Options:
A) Mohammed Ali
B) Gamal Abdel Nasser
C) Khedive Ismail
D) King Farouk
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 124:
Morocco was of strategic importance to the European countries because
Options:
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.
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 125:
The Lagos colony and the Southern Protectorate was almagamated in _____.
Options:
A) 1905
B) 1906
C) 1907
D) 1908
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 126:
The crown colony system is ________
Options:
A) a form of British direct rule of British annexed territory
B) the home of the queen for admin purpose
C) where all the African countries are administered
D) the seat for traditional rulers playing indirect rule
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 127:
What was the political structure of the Nupe Kingdom during this period?
Options:
A) Feudal system
B) Absolute monarchy
C) Tribal confederation
D) Parliamentary democracy
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 128:
The last ruler of the Ogiso dynasty in the Benin Empire was
Options:
A) Oba Eweka
B) Oba Owodo
C) Oba Oranmiyan
D) Oba Ewuare.
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 129:
The point where the recent and earlier Islamic reform movement relate is the __________
Options:
A) use of Arabic language as strict medium
B) support of holy Quran translation to African languages
C) decline in the use of educational resources institutes
D) need for terrorist group to take over world on Islamic ground
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 130:
Which Christian missionary is known for translating the Bible into several indigenous Liberian languages?
Options:
A) Edward Blyden
B) Samuel Ajayi Crowther
C) Mary Slessor
D) Lott Cary
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The correct answer is B .