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 121:
The prime minister in the kingdom of Buganda was known as
Options:
A) Mugema
B) Katikiro
C) Kabaka
D) Omuwanika.
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 122:
Sabon Gari settlement in most parts of colonial Nigeria harboured mostly
Options:
A) people other than the indigenes
B) indigenes who were Muslims
C) strangers who were Muslims only
D) European traders and missionaries
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 123:
What was the primary economic activity of the Nupe people during this period?
Options:
A) Hunting
B) Farming
C) Fishing
D) Trading
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 124:
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 125:
Which of the following groups belongs to the Jos Plateau?
Options:
A) Gbagyi and Nupe
B) Idoma and Igede
C) Berom and Angas
D) Jukun and Tiv.
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 126:
The Native Authority system in Northern Nigerian was established to
Options:
A) assist in the collection of taxes and general administration
B) regulate the number of European District Officers
C) streamline electoral laws in the area
D) support the spread of Christian missionary activities.
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 127:
The Centenary Anniversary of Nigeria was done to commemorate Nigeria's
Options:
A) Independence ceremony of October 1st 1960
B) Amalgamation of January 1st 1914
C) Republican Achievements of May 29th 1999
D) Amalgamation of February 1st, 1914
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 128:
Who were the first Europeans travellers to reach Benin?
Options:
A) Germans
B) French
C) Portuguese
D) British
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 129:
One feature of European diplomacy in the scramble for Africa was
Options:
A) exchanging of ambassadors among them
B) holding Africans hostage for negotiations
C) negotiating with African leaders for territories
D) reconciling differences over territorial claims.
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 130:
Which of the following pionnered Christian missionary activities in Calabar?
Options:
A) Mary Slessor
B) William Baike
C) Thomas Freeman
D) Hope Waddell.
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The correct answer is D .