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 111:
The first colonial capital of Nigeria was established in
Options:
A) Lagos
B) Port Harcourt
C) Calabar
D) Kano
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 112:
The Mahdists revolt in the Sudan was successful
Options:
A) it enjoyed widespread support
B) They believed they had a superior faith
C) the Egyptian army was poorly trained
D) General Gordon was an incompetent commander.
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 113:
The Nigerian Civil war ...
Options:
A) lasted from 5th July, 1967 - 12th January, 1970
B) was fought in actual essence to reintegrate and reunify Nigeria
C) became inevitable because the Igbo felt that Nigeria may sooner or later divide
D) lasted from 7th July, 1967 - 14th January, 1970
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 114:
An important function of FEDECO during the 1979 elections was
Options:
A) establishing party offices
B) promulgating the new constitution into law
C) swearing-in of elected officials
D) delineating electoral constituencies.
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 115:
The Royal Niger Company was renamed
Options:
A) United African Company
B) Lever Brothers NigeriaPlc
C) Leventis Nigeria Plc.
D) British West African Company
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 116:
Lyttleton significance in the political development of Nigeria was that, he ______
Options:
A) introduced the Federal system of governmnet
B) introduced elective principle
C) divided the Southern province
D) created central legislative unit.
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 117:
Protests by trade unions in Nigeria during the colonial period were aimed at
Options:
A) establishing more industries
B) obtaining specific benefits for members
C) achieving political independence
D) fighting corruption among government officials
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 118:
The Tin Producers’ Association was formed in 1929 to
Options:
A) increase the production of tin
B) alleviate the hardship of miners
C) regulate the supply of tin
D) introduce modern methods of production.
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 119:
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 120:
Who introduced indirect rule in Nigeria?
Options:
A) John Beecroft
B) Bernard Bourdillon
C) Lord Lugard
D) King Richard II
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The correct answer is C .