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:
The strained relationship between Nigeria and Britain during Murtala/Obasanjo's regime in 1975 led to ________
Options:
A) Nigeria leaving European Union
B) African Union sanction code
C) nationalisation of British petroleum and Barclays bank
D) nationalisation of cocoa house in Ibadan
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 2:
The main reason Liberia and Ethiopia was not colonised is
Options:
A) The former is a strong country with thriving empire while the later is a country for freed American slave.
B) The latter is a strong country with thriving empire while the former is a country for freed American slave.
C) The former is a Christian made nation while the latter is a mixed giving it freedom from colonial lord
D) The latter surrender fast while the former surrender later
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 3:
The Yaba Higher College did not meet the aspirations of the nationalists because
Options:
A) it was meant to train assistants to Europeans
B) all its staff were Europeans
C) only Europeans were qualified for admission
D) it was affiliated to a polytechnic in Europe
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 4:
An outstanding reason for the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade was
Options:
A) industrial revolution
B) nationalist agitation
C) legitimate trade
D) railway construction.
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 5:
What contributed significantly to the rise of early states in Nigeria?
Options:
A) Industrial revolution
B) Arab trade routes
C) European colonization
D) Agricultural advancements
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 6:
Morocco is known for producing which luxury commodity, derived from the argan tree?
Options:
A) Olive oil
B) Coffee
C) Spices
D) Argan oil
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 7:
One of the main aims of the British conquest of Buganda was to
Options:
A) gain access to the cape of Good Hope
B) pain control of the gold mines of Bunyoro
C) prevent other Europeans from controlling the source of the Nile
D) take control of the trade routes in the area.
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 8:
During the Second Republic, Nigeria experienced a boom in which sector?
Options:
A) Technology
B) Mining
C) Oil and gas
D) Agriculture
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 9:
The colonialist officially left Nigeria so as to enable her self government in__________
Options:
A) 1960
B) 1966
C) 1959
D) 1970
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 10:
Early centres of civilization in Nigeria reveal the history of
Options:
A) descendants of the notable tribes and culture
B) scientific and technological developments
C) slave trading and colonialism
D) precolonial societies
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The correct answer is B .