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 811:
The concern of Mary Slessor was primarily with
Options:
A) expanding the spread of colonialism under the pretext of christian missionary activities
B) eliminating the tribal superstitious practice of killing of triplets only
C) introducing the people to European culture and religion
D) eliminating the tribal superstitious practice of killing of twin babies
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 812:
The Nok civilization suggests that
Options:
A) Nigeria passed through different stages of development
B) civilization in the area began with the Stone Age
C) the people of Nigeria came from the East
D) Nigerian civilization is related to that of Greek.
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 813:
Before the fall of apartheid and expansion of franchise to all residents of the country, Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for
Options:
A) 37 years
B) 18 years
C) 27 years
D) 26 years
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 814:
The Kanem-Borno Empire prospered due to its control over
Options:
A) Ivory trade
B) Salt trade
C) Gold trade
D) Copper trade
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 815:
The main reason for the construction of the railway from Port-Harcourt into the hinterland was the
Options:
A) discovery of tin in Jos area
B) discovery of a deep sea harbor at Port-Harcourt
C) discovery of coal at Udi
D) need to evacuate export crops from the hinterland.
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 816:
The first capital of Kanem-Bornu was located at ________
Options:
A) Njimi
B) Kotangora
C) Kanuri
D) Sokoto
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 817:
Who was appointed by the federal government of Nigeria as the administrator of Western Region in 1962?
Options:
A) Chief Ladoke Akintola
B) Chief Obafemi Awolowo
C) Dr M.A Majekodunmi
D) Chief Remi Fani Kayode
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 818:
The Queen mother, Magira, played a prominent role in the government of the
Options:
A) Hausa States
B) Kwararafa Kingdom
C) Kanem Borno Empire
D) Igala Kingdom.
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 819:
The economic reforms of Theodore II of Ethiopia involved which of the following?
Options:
A) encouragement of slave trade
B) improvement of agriculture
C) reorganization of the fiscal system
D) revival of external trade
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 820:
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 .