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
The fast spread of Christianity in Nigeria is associated with
- A. spiritual appeal
- B. imposition by force
- C. the social equality theory
- D. western education
The civilization of NOK people depict
- A. The different stages of development in Nigeria
- B. The stone age civilization
- C. The ancient society called Nigeria
- D. The Hausa movement
The completion of the 36 states in Nigeria was done by ____________ in __________ year
- A. Ibrahim Babangida, 1991
- B. Abacha, 1996
- C. Yakubu Gowon, 1975
- D. Murtala/Obasanjo, 1976
One of these is not an organ of Organisation of Petroleum exporting countries.
- A. The Conference
- B. General Assembly
- C. Board of Governors
- D. The Secretariat
The Efik are primarily located in _________
- A. Northern Nigeria
- B. Eastern Nigeria
- C. Southern Nigeria
- D. Western Nigeria
The first regime to successfully transfer power back to civil rule was
- A. Buhari/Idiagbon's regime
- B. Aguiyi Ironsi's regime
- C. Murtala/Obasanjo's regime
- D. Ibrahim Babangida's regime
Lagos colony and protectorate of southern Nigeria was merge merged together to form ____________
- A. Protectorate of southern Nigeria
- B. Lagos colony and protectorate of southern Nigeria
- C. Nigeria protectorates
- D. Protectorate of Nigeria
One of the following is not feature of the traditional economic activities of the Yoruba people.
- A. Farming
- B. Gathering
- C. Weaving
- D. Hairdressing
Mfecane in South Africa happened between ____________
- A. 1815-1880
- B. 1815-1840
- C. 1935-1945
- D. 1935-1948
The expansion of white communities in South Africa is a major cause of ________
- A. The great trek
- B. Racial war
- C. African unionism
- D. The great war