What contributed significantly to the rise of early states in Nigeria?
- A. Industrial revolution
- B. Arab trade routes
- C. European colonization
- D. Agricultural advancements
The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, is an important historical document that limited the power of which figure?
- A. Kings and Monarchs
- B. The Pope
- C. Military Generals
- D. Wealthy Merchants
Which initiative was launched by the Buhari administration to tackle corruption in Nigeria?
- A. EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission)
- B. Operation Python Dance
- C. Operation Crocodile Smile
- D. Operation Lafiya Dole
The Oyo Empire reached its peak during the reign of which Alaafin?
- A. Oba Ewuare
- B. Oduduwa
- C. Shango
- D. Abiodun
The Efik Kingdom had a highly developed system of writing known as
- A. Hieroglyphics
- B. Cuneiform
- C. Ajami
- D. Nsibidi
Muhammadu Buhari served as Nigeria’s military head of state during which period?
- A. 1976-1979
- B. 2007-2010
- C. 1993-1998
- D. 1983-1985
Who was the leader of the opposition in Nigeria during the Second Republic?
- A. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
- B. Shehu Shagari
- C. Obafemi Awolowo
- D. Ahmadu Bello
During The Great Trek, the Boers clashed with which indigenous African groups?
- A. Maasai and Kikuyu.
- B. Zulu and Xhosa.
- C. San and Khoikhoi.
- D. Berber and Tuareg.
The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced the concept of regionalism in Nigeria, dividing the country into how many regions?
- A. 5
- B. 4
- C. 2
- D. 3
What event marked the official end of apartheid in South Africa?
- A. The release of Nelson Mandela from prison
- B. The signing of the Freedom Charter
- C. The Sharpeville Massacre
- D. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings
The Rwandan genocide in 1994 resulted in the mass killing of which ethnic group?
- A. Zulus
- B. Tutsis
- C. Hutus
- D. Bantus
Which event marked the rise of Mohammed Ali to power in Egypt?
- A. The French Invasion of Egypt
- B. The British Occupation of Egypt
- C. The Mamluk Massacre
- D. The Ottoman-Saudi War
Which of the following trade commodities was highly sought after and contributed to the rise of several states in the Nigeria area up to 1800?
- A. Ivory
- B. Gold
- C. Spices
- D. Salt
The Treaty of Nanjing, signed after the First Opium War, resulted in the cession of which territory to Great Britain?
- A. Macau
- B. Hong Kong
- C. Taiwan
- D. Shanghai
The Great Walls of Kano, ancient defensive walls, were built to protect the city from potential attacks in what century?
- A. 15th century
- B. 12th century
- C. 13th century
- D. 18th century
The first colonial capital of Nigeria was established in
- A. Lagos
- B. Port Harcourt
- C. Calabar
- D. Kano
The system of Government in the Sokoto Caliphate was
- A. Democracy
- B. Parliamentary
- C. Totalitarianism
- D. Communism
What was the purpose of the Pan-African Congresses that began in 1900?
- A. To advocate for African colonization of Europe
- B. To promote European imperialism in Africa
- C. To discuss strategies for African independence and unity
- D. To establish trade alliances with Asian countries
Which historical period is characterized by the emergence of written language and the invention of the wheel?
- A. Bronze Age
- B. Middle Ages
- C. Stone Age
- D. Neolithic Age
What was the primary reason for the military takeover by the Abacha regime?
- A. To implement economic reforms
- B. To promote religious freedom
- C. To restore democracy
- D. To fight corruption
The Omani influence in East Africa led to the growth of a distinct Swahili culture. What contributed to the development of this culture?
- A. Chinese trade missions
- B. Persian conquests
- C. Indian migration
- D. Portuguese colonization