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 191:
A Policy central to the Kanem-Borno Empire was that of
Options:
A) the British hegemony
B) imperial expansion and firearms trading
C) nomadic orientation of its people
D) state-led land reforms
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 192:
The ancient city of Carthage, once a powerful Phoenician civilization, was located in modern-day
Options:
A) Egypt
B) Algeria
C) Morocco
D) Tunisia
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 193:
Which pre-colonial kingdom in the Nigeria Area was renowned for its wealth and participation in the trans-Saharan trade?
Options:
A) Kanem-Bornu Empire
B) Sokoto Caliphate
C) Benin Kingdom
D) Oyo Empire
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 194:
Sierra leone gained independence in?
Options:
A) 1957
B) 1961
C) 1960
D) 1990
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 195:
The British government took over the control of the Colony of Sierra Leone in 1807 in order to use it as a
Options:
A) major trading port in the West African region
B) centre for the spread of British culture
C) base for anti-slave trade naval patrol
D) base to penet West African interior.
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 196:
The early missionaries abandoned their work in Benin mainly because of
Options:
A) antagonism from the Oba
B) resistance from the people
C) lack of resources
D) ill health and health.
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 197:
Who is regarded the father of modern Egypt?
Options:
A) Haile Selaisse
B) Brutus Ghali Brutus
C) Senghor Cedric
D) Mohammad Ali
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 198:
The failure of the Ogiso dynasty in Benin was attributed to
Options:
A) weakness and dependence of the rulers
B) peoples’ resentment against the system
C) the declining economy of the state
D) inadequate supply of arms and ammunition.
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 199:
The indirect rule system succeeded in Huasa/Fulani society because the
Options:
A) society has only one region
B) people were practicing anarchy
C) people receive Islamic education
D) existing administration favored the system.
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 200:
____________ played a prominent role in the government of the Kanem-Borno empire.
Options:
A) King Mohammed
B) Queen mother, Magira
C) The slaves in the empire
D) The trans-Atlantic traders
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The correct answer is B .