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 521:
The jihadists emerged victorious in Gobir because
Options:
A) their cause was just
B) the Hausa rulers were divided
C) they had superior weapons
D) the masses supported them.
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 522:
In 17th Century, the Dutch settlers largely relied on ... to build up South Africa
Options:
A) natural resources
B) government proceeds
C) black South African slaves
D) basic social infrastructures
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 523:
Muhammad Ahmad was easily accepted as the Mahdi in the Sudan because
Options:
A) the Islamic leaders in the area did not live up to the expectations of the people
B) he came at a time the people were expecting to be delivered from the Egyptian rulers
C) the national army was not strong enough to defend the country
D) he was highly educated in the tenants of the Islamic religion.
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 524:
A major impact of the Omani on East Africa was the
Options:
A) spread of Islam
B) emergence of states
C) improvement in agriculture
D) introduction of the slave trade.
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 525:
Chief Agho Obaseki is remembered is Benin history because
Options:
A) he collaborated with the British to suppress the monarchy
B) he was regarded as a true patriot
C) he played an important role in the restoration of the monarchy
D) Oba Aguobasimi delegated a lot of powers to him.
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 526:
One of the following is not credited with the General Obasanjo's military regime
Options:
A) the Universal Primary Education Program
B) the Operation Feed the Nation
C) the Festival of Arts and Culture
D) the Structural Adjustment Programme
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 527:
The Nigerian Civil war ...
Options:
A) lasted from 5th July, 1967 - 12th January, 1970
B) was fought in actual essence to reintegrate and reunify Nigeria
C) became inevitable because the Igbo felt that Nigeria may sooner or later divide
D) lasted from 7th July, 1967 - 14th January, 1970
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 528:
Which of the following played the greatest role in the British conquest of Nigeria?
Options:
A) The John Holt Company
B) The Royal Niger Company
C) The Church Missionary Society
D) The Roman Catholic Mission.
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 529:
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 530:
Who was the first state president of the republic of South Africa?
Options:
A) Charles Robberts Swart
B) Theophilus Ebenhaezer Dönges
C) Nelson Mandela
D) Thabo Mbeki
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The correct answer is A .