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 271:
The Mahdiyya Movement began with the declaration of the Mahdi in what year?
Options:
A) 1878
B) 1882
C) 1890
D) 1885
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 272:
Regionalism was undisputably acknowledged and accredited to _________
Options:
A) Arthur Richard
B) Macpherson
C) Clifford
D) Lyttleton
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 273:
Mohammed Ali was able to gain effective control of Egypt
Options:
A) by defeating the Wahabis
B) by eliminating the Mamluks
C) with the support of the Felahin
D) with the support of the French.
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 274:
The main aim of the formation of ECOMOG was to
Options:
A) foster stability in West Africa
B) solve boundary disputes among member states
C) provide security for the whole of Africa
D) tackle the problem of piracy in African seaways.
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 275:
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 276:
The last European power to join the race for colonies in Africa was
Options:
A) France
B) Portugal
C) Germany
D) Belgium.
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 277:
The power that emerged after the First World War was
Options:
A) Great Britain
B) Russia
C) the USA
D) Japan.
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 278:
The Nigerian Youth Movement collapsed as a result of
Options:
A) its failure to win elections
B) shortage of funds to run its affairs
C) the harassment of its leadership by government
D) the break-up of its leadership.
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 279:
Lagos colony and protectorate of southern Nigeria was merge merged together to form ____________
Options:
A) Protectorate of southern Nigeria
B) Lagos colony and protectorate of southern Nigeria
C) Nigeria protectorates
D) Protectorate of Nigeria
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 280:
When did the Madhist war begin?
Options:
A) 1880
B) 1881
C) 1882
D) 1883
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The correct answer is B .