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 231:
The fast spread of Christianity in Nigeria is associated with
Options:
A) spiritual appeal
B) imposition by force
C) the social equality theory
D) western education
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 232:
During the Mahdiyya Movement, the British-Egyptian forces were defeated at the Battle of
Options:
A) Kerreri
B) Dongola
C) Khartoum
D) Omdurman
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 233:
The three existing groups before the creation of Organizations of Africa Unity in 1963 were __________
Options:
A) Casablanca, Blazzavire, Morroco
B) Casablanca, Brazzaville, Malagasy
C) Casablanca, Brazzaville, Monrovia
D) Morroco, Brazzilians and Zambia
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 234:
Protests by trade unions in Nigeria during the colonial period were aimed at
Options:
A) achieving political independence
B) establishing more industries
C) obtaining specific benefits for members
D) fighting corruption among government officials.
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 235:
The Bayajidda tradition suggests that
Options:
A) Hausa ancestors came from Arabia
B) women exercised political power in pre-Islamic Hausaland
C) the introduction of Islam led to the formation of the Hausa city states
D) The Queen of Daura was the first to embrace Islam.
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 236:
Sierra Leone owes its name to the 15th century
Options:
A) British
B) France
C) Portuguese
D) Spanish
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 237:
One of the following majorly influence the success of Sokoto jihad
Options:
A) aligning with Yoruba's
B) lack of Unity among Hausa states
C) the mighty men of the Jihadist
D) military assistance from Igbo land
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 238:
The Rwandan genocide in 1994 resulted in the mass killing of which ethnic group?
Options:
A) Zulus
B) Tutsis
C) Hutus
D) Bantus
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 239:
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 240:
A major reason for the introduction of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria was to
Options:
A) further weaken the position of the elite class
B) assist the Christian missionaries in their activities
C) ensure perfect control of the economy
D) secure cheap labour for railway construction
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The correct answer is C .