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 171:
Which of the following was a significant effect of colonial education in Nigeria?
Options:
A) Elimination of traditional educational systems
B) Fostering unity among various ethnic groups
C) Limited access to education for the masses
D) Preservation of indigenous languages and cultures
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 172:
The Fashoda incident of 1898 resulted in a rift between
Options:
A) France and Germany
B) Germany and Britain
C) France and Italy
D) Britain and France
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 173:
The first Boer republic established as a result of the Great Trek was
Options:
A) Transvaal
B) the Cape
C) the Orange Free State
D) Natal.
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 174:
Who is often considered the founder of modern Egypt and the ruler of Egypt from 1805 to 1848?
Options:
A) Mohammed Ali
B) Gamal Abdel Nasser
C) Khedive Ismail
D) King Farouk
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 175:
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 176:
The most significant act of statesmanship associated with
Abdulsalami regime was
Options:
A) promulgate the 1999 Constitution
B) handing over power to a civilian government
C) the release of political prisoners
D) organizing successful general elections.
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 177:
Which of the following was referred to as 'Province of Freedom' in the 19th century?
Options:
A) Liberia
B) The Gambia
C) Ghana
D) Sierra Leone
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 178:
The mid western region was created out of the ___________ in 1963.
Options:
A) western
B) southern
C) eastern
D) northern
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 179:
In colonial Nigeria, mining industry was promoted in order to
Options:
A) diversify the economy
B) engage the railway system
C) make Nigeria self-reliant
D) maximize exploitation.
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 180:
Who was the Oba of Benin during the height of the kingdom's power in the 19th century?
Options:
A) Oba Ewuare II
B) Oba Ovonramwen
C) Oba Akenzua II
D) Oba Erediauwa
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The correct answer is B .