The infamous Middle Passage refers to
- A. The journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas
- B. The migration of Africans to Europe for labor
- C. The pathway used by missionaries in Africa
- D. The route taken by European explorers to reach Asia
The rise of the Kanem-Borno Empire in the 9th century was primarily due to
- A. Agricultural surplus
- B. Conquest of neighboring empires
- C. Diplomatic alliances with the Ottoman Empire
- D. Control of trans-Saharan trade routes
Which of the following was a major export commodity of the Oyo Empire during the pre-colonial period?
- A. Ivory
- B. Kola nuts
- C. Salt
- D. Gold
The Kanem-Borno Empire was one of the most powerful states in the Nigeria area during the 19th century. Its capital during this period was
- A. Kukawa
- B. Maiduguri
- C. Dikwa
- D. Ngazargamu
Mohammed Ali’s economic reforms in Egypt included
- A. The reduction of agricultural production and reliance on imports
- B. The establishment of state monopolies over key industries
- C. The introduction of a free market economy
- D. The privatization of major state enterprises
The Satiru Uprising of 1906 was a significant event in colonial Nigeria. What was the primary cause of this rebellion?
- A. Resistance to the imposition of colonial rule
- B. Opposition to Christian missionary activities
- C. Disputes over land ownership
- D. Discontent with British taxation policies
Which ECOWAS protocol allows for the free movement of persons, goods, and services within member states?
- A. The ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme
- B. The Protocol on Free Movement
- C. The Abuja Agreement
- D. The Treaty of Lagos
The Islamic reform movement led by Al-Hajj Umar Tall was characterized by
- A. The introduction of Western education and technology in West Africa
- B. The development of alliances with European colonial powers
- C. The promotion of commercial agriculture and trade with Europe
- D. The establishment of a theocratic state in Senegal and the western Sudan
The Nupe rulers, known as the Emir, exercised control through
- A. A complex system of provincial governors and military commanders
- B. Heavy taxation and land acquisition policies
- C. The establishment of a theocratic government
- D. Direct control over all economic activities
The impact of the Mfecane on trade in Southern Africa was
- A. The decline of trade networks due to increased conflict
- B. Enhancement of trade relations with European traders
- C. Disruption of existing trade routes and establishment of new ones
- D. The integration of African trade systems with European markets
Christian missionary activities in Liberia were primarily dominated by which denomination in the 19th century?
- A. Baptist
- B. Anglican
- C. Presbyterian
- D. Methodist
Which of the following social changes was a direct result of urbanization in colonial Nigeria?
- A. The complete assimilation of Nigerian elites into British culture
- B. The decline of traditional chieftaincy institutions
- C. The growth of labor unions and political activism
- D. The eradication of ethnic and regional differences
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in 1973 declaring apartheid as a
- A. Crime against humanity
- B. Domestic policy of South Africa
- C. Form of racial discrimination
- D. Legal system
Theodore II’s efforts at unifying Ethiopia were challenged by
- A. European colonizers seeking to divide the country
- B. Religious factions within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
- C. Regional lords and noblemen who resisted central authority
- D. The invasion of neighboring Sudan
Khedive Ismail’s ambitious modernization projects in Egypt led to
- A. Massive debt and eventual control by European powers
- B. The unification of the Arab world under Egyptian leadership
- C. Egypt becoming a global economic powerhouse
- D. The full industrialization of Egypt
The introduction of the 1946 Richards Constitution in Nigeria was significant because
- A. It established a federal system with equal representation for all ethnic groups
- B. It led to the abolition of traditional chieftaincies and local governance
- C. It resulted in the complete independence of Nigeria from British control
- D. It marked the first significant step towards self-government and regional representation
The humanitarian crisis during the Nigerian Civil War was exacerbated by
- A. The intervention of foreign mercenaries
- B. The destruction of infrastructure by the Biafran forces
- C. International sanctions against Nigeria
- D. A blockade imposed by the Nigerian government on Biafra
The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. It was a standoff between which two superpowers?
- A. The United Kingdom and the Soviet Union
- B. The Soviet Union and NATO
- C. The United States and the Soviet Union
- D. The United States and China
Which principle was established at the Berlin Conference to justify European claims to African territories?
- A. The Monroe Doctrine
- B. Effective occupation
- C. Terra nullius
- D. The Treaty of Tordesillas
The Sharpeville Massacre of 1960 was a turning point in the struggle against apartheid because it led to
- A. Increased support for apartheid policies
- B. The banning of the African National Congress (ANC) and Pan Africanist Congress (PAC)
- C. International recognition of South Africa's independence
- D. The immediate end of apartheid
The fall of which kingdom marked a significant milestone in the British conquest of the Nigerian area?
- A. Benin Kingdom in 1897
- B. Sokoto Caliphate in 1903
- C. Kanem-Bornu Empire in 1914
- D. Oyo Empire in 1825