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 351:
The regional south Africa in Africa comprises of _________ countries.
Options:
A) 11
B) 10
C) 5
D) 7
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 352:
The colonial officer who was responsible for splitting the Southern Province in to Eastern and Western Provinces was
Options:
A) Bernard Bourdillon
B) Graeme Thompson
C) Hugh Clifford
D) Frederick Lugard.
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 353:
The Nok civilization suggests that
Options:
A) Nigeria passed through different stages of development
B) civilization in the area began with the Stone Age
C) the people of Nigeria came from the East
D) Nigerian civilization is related to that of Greek.
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 354:
Which Islamic reform movement aimed to purify the practice of Islam from local customs and traditions in West Africa during the 18th and 19th centuries?
Options:
A) Wahhabi Movement
B) Mahdist Movement
C) Sufi Brotherhoods
D) Qadiriyya Movement
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 355:
The greatest ruler in the history of Benin Kingdom was
Options:
A) Oba Ewuare
B) Oba Ewedo
C) Oba Ovonramwen
D) Oba Ewuakpe
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 356:
What was the first capital of the Kanem-Borno empire?
Options:
A) Birni Ngazargamu
B) Njimi
C) Bornu
D) Birni Gazargamu
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 357:
Lake Victoria, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world, is shared by three countries. Which of the following countries is NOT among them?
Options:
A) Uganda
B) Tanzania
C) Kenya
D) Mozambique
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 358:
Christianity spread fast in Nigeria because it
Options:
A) was associated with Western education
B) had superior spiritual appeal
C) preached social equality
D) was opposed to oppression by rulers
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 359:
The Scramble of Africans by Europeans in 1884/85 Berlin Conference made Nigeria a British _________ colony.
Options:
A) North Africa
B) East Africa
C) South Africa
D) West Africa
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 360:
The completion of the 36 states in Nigeria was done by ____________ in __________ year
Options:
A) Ibrahim Babangida, 1991
B) Abacha, 1996
C) Yakubu Gowon, 1975
D) Murtala/Obasanjo, 1976
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The correct answer is B .