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 21:
One of these is known to be the founding father of Nationalism in Nigeria?
Options:
A) Obafemi Awolowo
B) Nnamdi Azikiwe
C) Ahmadu Bello
D) Herbert Macaulay
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 22:
European traders did not venture into the interior of Nigeria before the 19th century because
Options:
A) they were ignorant of the area
B) of their fear of the African middlemen
C) the African middlemen served their needs
D) they were very few in number.
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 23:
The ruler that was driven out of Lagos by the British was
Options:
A) Oba Akintoye
B) Oba Dosumu
C) Oba Kosoko
D) Oba Adele.
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 24:
The emergence of states in Hausaland was mainly attributed to
Options:
A) wars of conquest
B) immigration of groups
C) trading activities
D) population increase
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 25:
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 26:
In 1887, a plot to depose Kabaka Mwanga was hatched by
Options:
A) a Muslim group
B) Baganda Christians
C) Arab slave merchants
D) Egyptian mercenaries.
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 27:
Muhammad es Sadek was a 19th century ruler of
Options:
A) Morocco
B) Libya
C) Tunisia
D) Algeria.
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 28:
The principal target of the Aba Women demonstrators of 1929 were the
Options:
A) European traders
B) Warrant chiefs
C) Christian missionaries
D) Court clerks.
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 29:
Ismail Pasha was removed as the Khedive of Egypt at the behest of Great Britain in____________
Options:
A) 1878
B) 1879
C) 1880
D) 1881
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 30:
By 1700, the Portuguese had been expelled from all their coastal strongholds in East Africa by the
Options:
A) Arab traders
B) English traders
C) Belgium traders
D) Indian traders.
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The correct answer is A .