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 741:
The system of government in the Benin pre colonial system of government is __________
Options:
A) Unitary
B) Monarchy
C) Parliamentary
D) Presidential
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 742:
A major economic activity among the Nupe was
Options:
A) horse breeding
B) leather work
C) canoe-building
D) cattle rearing.
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 743:
The fast spread of Christianity in Nigeria is associated with
Options:
A) spiritual appeal
B) imposition by force
C) the social equality theory
D) western education
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 744:
The Omani Empire vyed with ..... and ...... for trade
Options:
A) Portugal and Britain
B) British and Thailand
C) Portugal and British
D) China And British
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 745:
The Lyttleton Constitution is often remarkable for all the following reasons except
Options:
A) the introduction of a federal structure for Nigeria
B) the grant of real legislative powers to the regional legislature
C) recognition of the need to appoint Premiers in the regions
D) the establishment of a public service commission
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 746:
The Premier of the Eastern Region of Nigeria in 1962 was
Options:
A) Chief Michael Okpara
B) Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C) Dr. Akanu Ibiam
D) Mr. Ukpabi Asika.
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 747:
The colonial government in Nigeria laid more emphasis on the production of export crops because
Options:
A) the people already had abundant food in stock
B) such crops were desperately needed abroad
C) such crops were more beneficial to the people
D) the soil was more suitable for the production of such crops.
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 748:
The Ogiso dynasty in Benin failed due to ____
Options:
A) insufficient supply of arms and ammunition's
B) the resentment against the system
C) weakness and dependence on rulers
D) economic disorder
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 749:
The spread of Islam between the 11th and 14th centuries in Nigeria was largely due to
Options:
A) trade and commerce
B) Arab missionary activities
C) the waging of jihads
D) absence of any religion in the area
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 750:
The Efik serve as ___________ between the white trader on the coast and the inland tribes of Cross river.
Options:
A) middle men
B) hindrance
C) saviour
D) helper
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The correct answer is A .