The rise of nationalist movements in Nigeria was significantly influenced by
- A. The spread of Islam
- B. World War II and the Atlantic Charter
- C. The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885
- D. The American Civil War
Which ancient civilization built the Great Zimbabwe?
- A. The Swahili
- B. The Mutapa
- C. The Zulu
- D. The Shona
Which policy implemented by the British in the 1930s aimed at developing infrastructure and boosting agriculture in Nigeria?
- A. The Colonial Development and Welfare Act
- B. The Northern Nigerian Development Plan
- C. The Ten-Year Plan of Development and Welfare
- D. The Nigerian Industrial Development Plan
The Nupe kingdom reached its peak under the leadership of which notable ruler?
- A. Etsu Aliyu
- B. Etsu Mamudu
- C. Etsu Tsoede
- D. Etsu Abubakar
The amalgamation of 1914 resulted in the creation of
- A. unified legal system for all of Nigeria
- B. The establishment of regional governments
- C. A new capital at Lagos
- D. Separate administrative structures for North and South
The Battle of Blood River in 1838 was fought between the Boers and which indigenous group?
- A. The Ndebele
- B. The Sotho
- C. The Zulus
- D. The Xhosas
Benin’s military campaigns often targeted which neighboring ethnic group?
- A. The Hausa
- B. The Yoruba
- C. The Nupe
- D. The Igbo
The primary goal of early Christian missionaries in Nigeria was to
- A. Promote Western fashion
- B. Establish trade routes
- C. Spread Christianity and convert the local population
- D. Gain political control
The rise of the Kingdom of Ashanti was primarily driven by the trade of which commodity?
- A. Salt
- B. Ivory
- C. Spices
- D. Gold
One major effect of the establishment of Native Authorities was
- A. The empowerment of traditional rulers within the colonial administration
- B. The abolition of all traditional customs
- C. The weakening of traditional power structures
- D. The immediate modernization of local governance
Which Christian missionary is credited with the translation of the Bible into Yoruba?
- A. James Johnson
- B. Samuel Ajayi Crowther
- C. Henry Venn
- D. Thomas Birch Freeman
The Abacha regime is known for instituting which economic policy aimed at centralizing control of Nigeria’s oil revenue?
- A. Structural Adjustment Program (SAP)
- B. Green Revolution
- C. Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF)
- D. National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS)
Nigeria’s involvement in which UN agency has been crucial in addressing global health issues?
- A. ILO
- B. WHO
- C. UNESCO
- D. FAO
Indirect rule was most successful in
- A. Eastern Nigeria
- B. Northern Nigeria
- C. Southern Nigeria
- D. The Niger Delta region
The primary role of the Executive Council in colonial Nigeria was to
- A. Oversee the judiciary
- B. Manage local government affairs
- C. Advise the Governor-General on policy matters
- D. Draft laws for the Legislative Council to pass
The elective principle introduced by the Clifford Constitution allowed for elections in which Nigerian cities?
- A. Lagos and Kano
- B. Lagos and Enugu
- C. Lagos and Calabar
- D. Lagos and Ibadan
What was a significant change introduced by the Shehus in the administration of Borno?
- A. Centralization of the military
- B. Abolition of the slave trade
- C. Introduction of Sharia law
- D. Conversion to Christianity
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