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 531:
Who was the Zulu king responsible for the expansion of the Zulu Kingdom during the MFECANE?
Options:
A) King Moshoeshoe
B) King Cetshwayo
C) Nelson Mandela
D) Shaka Zulu
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 532:
What does the name Liberia mean?
Options:
A) Liberated
B) Cheers to freedom
C) Land of freedom
D) independence
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 533:
The Clifford constitution is considered as a landmark in Nigeria history, because it ________
Options:
A) made way for elective principle
B) recognized Lagos as a federal territory
C) Gives full blown to federalism
D) Pave way for the office of Prime minister
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 534:
Ethiopia's lowlands and high plateau protected the country from ___________
Options:
A) external invasion
B) internal conflict
C) wild jungle animal
D) relation with other African nation
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 535:
The indirect rule system of administration meant that the colonialists
Options:
A) ruled through native courts
B) barred the educated elite from local politics
C) ruled through traditional institutions
D) relied mostly on local interpreters
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 536:
Who established the Tukulor empire?
Options:
A) Cedric Senghor
B) Mohammad Ali
C) Al-Ḥajj ʿUmar
D) None of the above
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 537:
Freetown was use to facilitate ________ from 1822 to early 20th century.
Options:
A) Farm Produce
B) Religious activities
C) Freed slave settlement
D) Social activities
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 538:
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?
Options:
A) Ivory
B) Gold
C) Spices
D) Salt
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 539:
Islam was introduced in Kano during the reign of
Options:
A) Sarkin Kano Ibrahim Dabo
B) Sarkin Kano Kanajeji
C) Sarkin Kano Muhammadu Rumfa
D) Sarkin Kano Yaji.
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 540:
The first regime to successfully transfer power back to civil rule was
Options:
A) Buhari/Idiagbon's regime
B) Aguiyi Ironsi's regime
C) Murtala/Obasanjo's regime
D) Ibrahim Babangida's regime
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The correct answer is C .