The British colonial policy of “indirect rule” was first implemented in Nigeria by Lugard in which region?
- A. Calabar
- B. Oyo
- C. Lagos
- D. Kano
Which major event led to the decline of the Benin Kingdom’s influence in the 19th century?
- A. The American Civil War
- B. The Scramble for Africa
- C. The Opium Wars
- D. The French Revolution
Which pre-colonial kingdom in the Nigeria Area was renowned for its wealth and participation in the trans-Saharan trade?
- A. Kanem-Bornu Empire
- B. Sokoto Caliphate
- C. Benin Kingdom
- D. Oyo Empire
Morocco is known for producing which luxury commodity, derived from the argan tree?
- A. Olive oil
- B. Coffee
- C. Spices
- D. Argan oil
The Omani Empire declined in the 19th century due to
- A. Internal power struggles
- B. Natural disasters
- C. Invasions from neighboring empires
- D. European colonialism
Which of the following was a significant trading commodity in the Nigeria area before 1800?
- A. Coffee
- B. Rubber
- C. Cocoa
- D. Kola nuts
Which colonial policy was implemented to extract resources and labor from Nigeria for Britain’s benefit?
- A. Assimilation
- B. Indirect rule
- C. Association
- D. Exploitation
Which influential leader in the Sokoto Caliphate was responsible for administration and justice?
- A. Waziri
- B. Caliph
- C. Emir
- D. Imam
Who is often considered the founder of modern Egypt and the ruler of Egypt from 1805 to 1848?
- A. Mohammed Ali
- B. Gamal Abdel Nasser
- C. Khedive Ismail
- D. King Farouk
The city of Ife, in present-day Nigeria, is famous for its artistic heritage, particularly its
- A. Beadwork
- B. Adire textiles
- C. Wooden masks
- D. Terracotta sculptures
The Lyttleton Constitution of 1954 introduced which significant political reform in Nigeria?
- A. Introduction of regional autonomy
- B. Creation of the Office of the Governor-General
- C. Introduction of the federal system
- D. Establishment of the Legislative Council
The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced a new political structure in Nigeria. What was a major criticism of this constitution by Nigerian nationalists?
- A. It failed to recognize the diversity of ethnic groups in Nigeria.
- B. It favored the interests of urban elites over rural populations.
- C. It restricted the activities of nationalist organizations.
- D. It granted too much power to regional governments.
Which military leader introduced the “War Against Indiscipline” campaign in the 1980s?
- A. General Ibrahim Babangida
- B. General Murtala Ramat Mohammed
- C. General Sani Abacha
- D. General Muhammadu Buhari
Which European explorer is credited with discovering Sierra Leone in the 15th century?
- A. Vasco da Gama
- B. Christopher Columbus
- C. Ferdinand Magellan
- D. Pedro de Sintra
During the Great Trek, the Voortrekkers clashed with the indigenous Zulu people. Who was the Zulu king at that time?
- A. King Zwelithini
- B. Dingane kaSenzangakhona
- C. Cetshwayo kaMpande
- D. Shaka Zulu