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1.
Abacha regime saw to the termination of _________
1. A.Ibrahim Babangida
2. B.Ernest Shonekan
3. C.Onukah Abigail
4. D.Murtala Muhammed
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Answer: A Ibrahim Babangida
2.
After the death of Said bin Sultan, the empire was divided in what year and they practised what type of governmnent?
1. A.1826/presidential system
2. B.1856/Monarchical system
3. C.1865/monarchical system
4. D.1888/Unitary system
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Answer: B 1856/Monarchical system
3.
All of these are independent Hausa city states in Nigeria except
1. A.Kano
2. B.Daura
3. C.Katsina
4. D.Kebbi
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Answer: B Daura
4.
All of these but one is not part of the reasons why Europeans came to Nigeria?
1. A.Slava trade
2. B.Education
3. C.Religion
4. D.Commercialization
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Answer: B Education
5.
All of these except one are the motives of the Britain for colonizing Africa during the imperialism?
1. A.political and military interest
2. B.social interest
3. C.humanitarian and religious goal
4. D.economic interest
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Answer: B social interest
6.
All the following are reasons for military intervention in Nigeria except
1. A.tribalism and nepotism
2. B.regular promotion of military officers
3. C.mismanagement of public funds
4. D.low level of economic development
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Answer: B regular promotion of military officers
7.
All these but one were not created in Abacha's region
1. A.Ebonyi
2. B.Gombe
3. C.Ekiti
4. D.Katsina
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Answer: D Katsina
8.
At Independence, which of the following national resources is the main stay of the Nigerian economy.?
1. A.Coal
2. B.Cocoa
3. C.Crude oil
4. D.Groundnut
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Answer: C Crude oil
9.
At the bide of Benin, the ethnic group that occupied the interland include __________
1. A.Edo, Yoruba, Urhobo
2. B.Itsekiri, Igbo, and Idoma
3. C.Yoruba, The jukun, The Efik
4. D.The Ibibio, Igbo, Tiv
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Answer: A Edo, Yoruba, Urhobo
10.
By the issuing the declaration of Independence, the then continental congress was changed to _____
1. A.France
2. B.USA
3. C.Germany
4. D.Russia
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Answer: B USA
11.
Colonial resistance was triggered in Africa by
1. A.Economic development
2. B.Influx of educated elites
3. C.low level of development
4. D.Political participation
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Answer: B Influx of educated elites
12.
ECOWAS was found under whose leadership?
1. A.Olusegun Obasanjo
2. B.Yakubu Gowon
3. C.Aguyi Ironsi
4. D.Ibrahim Babangida
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Answer: B Yakubu Gowon
13.
Educated elites did not like the system of indirect rule in Nigeria because it
1. A.make provision for them
2. B.was exploitative and cumbersome
3. C.made traditional rules powerful
4. D.did not make provision for them
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Answer: D did not make provision for them
14.
How many people died in the Mfecane war?
1. A.Over 1 to 2 million
2. B.Over 2 to 3 million
3. C.Over 4 to 5 million
4. D.Over 5 to 6 million
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Answer: A Over 1 to 2 million
15.
How many years/Months/days did Murtala Muhammed spend in office and was assasinated by who?
1. A.1 year/Ibrahim Babangida
2. B.200 months/Lt. Colonel Dimka
3. C.200 years/Major-General Muhammed Buhari
4. D.200 days/Lt. Colonel Dimka
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Answer: D 200 days/Lt. Colonel Dimka
16.
Imperialism was adopted by Europeans to
1. A.develop the economies of the colonies
2. B.expand its economy and political base
3. C.establish a democratic society similar to that of Europe
4. D.end ethnic rivalry in the colonies
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Answer: B expand its economy and political base
17.
Indirect rule was first practised in ______ before it was introduced to Nigeria.
1. A.India
2. B.Malaysia
3. C.Pakistan
4. D.Japan
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Answer: A India
18.
Lyttleton significance in the political development of Nigeria was that, he ______
1. A.introduced the Federal system of governmnet
2. B.introduced elective principle
3. C.divided the Southern province
4. D.created central legislative unit
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Answer: A introduced the Federal system of governmnet
19.
Most discovery in the Eastern and Western Era are usually within the ........ and ........
1. A.Zimbezi and and limpopo period
2. B.Zambezi and Limpopo period
3. C.limpopo and the period of the primitives
4. D.the primitive period
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Answer: B Zambezi and Limpopo period
20.
Murtala Muhammed created 19 states out of ______ in he year
1. A.1967
2. B.1986
3. C.1976
4. D.1987
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Answer: C 1976
21.
Nigeria became a member of OPEC since ___________
1. A.1971
2. B.1960
3. C.1975
4. D.1962
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Answer: A 1971
22.
Nigeria was then a conglomerations of _________
1. A.Nations
2. B.Peoples
3. C.Ethnic groups
4. D.Wards
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Answer: C Ethnic groups
23.
Obasanjo regime established a drafting committee in 1975 and it began work in _________
1. A.January 1975
2. B.October 1975
3. C.June 1975
4. D.September 1975
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Answer: B October 1975
24.
One of these is a regional language of the Omani Empire?
1. A.English
2. B.Sweden
3. C.Arabic
4. D.Portuguese
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Answer: C Arabic
25.
One of these is known to be the founding father of Nationalism in Nigeria?
1. A.Obafemi Awolowo
2. B.Nnamdi Azikiwe
3. C.Ahmadu Bello
4. D.Herbert Macaulay
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Answer: D Herbert Macaulay
26.
Regionalism was undisputably acknowledged and accredited to _________
1. A.Arthur Richard
2. B.Macpherson
3. C.Clifford
4. D.Lyttleton
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Answer: A Arthur Richard
27.
Sierra leone gained independence in?
1. A.1957
2. B.1961
3. C.1960
4. D.1990
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Answer: B 1961
28.
Sierra Leone owes its name to the 15th century
1. A.British
2. B.France
3. C.Portuguese
4. D.Spanish
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Answer: C Portuguese
29.
Sierria Leone and Liberia were founded in what year _______ and _______ respectively
1. A.1787 and 1824
2. B.1824 and 1787
3. C.1856 and 1926
4. D.1926 and 1856
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Answer: A 1787 and 1824
30.
The ______ presides over the Shariah Law court in the Sokoto Caliphate
1. A.Hakimi
2. B.Dogari
3. C.Maaji
4. D.Alkali
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Answer: D Alkali
31.
The Afrikaans Groot Trek, the migraton of some 12,000 to 14,000 Boers from cape colony in south Africa took place between ____ and ____
1. A.1835/1840
2. B.1884/1885
3. C.1776/78
4. D.1778/80
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Answer: A 1835/1840
32.
The Alaafin of Oyo was remarkable assisted usually by _________
1. A.Balogun
2. B.Bashorun
3. C.Aremo
4. D.Oyomesi
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Answer: C Aremo
33.
The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorate of Nigeria took place on
1. A.10 July, 1914
2. B.1 January, 1921
3. C.10 December, 1941
4. D.1 January, 1914
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Answer: D 1 January, 1914
34.
The Buhari/Idiagbo regime is popular known for his relentless advocacy of ________
1. A.OFN
2. B.Decree 419
3. C.WAI
4. D.KAI
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Answer: C WAI
35.
The civil war between Yakubu Gowon and Odumegwu Ojukwu was mainly as a result of __________
1. A.Disrespect
2. B.Favoritism
3. C.Clause of Anarchy
4. D.Crave for power
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Answer: D Crave for power
36.
The colonialist officially left Nigeria so as to enable her self government in__________
1. A.1960
2. B.1966
3. C.1959
4. D.1970
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Answer: C 1959
37.
The division of Sokoto caliphates into emirates is due to ________
1. A.the autocratic rule of Dan Fodio
2. B.economical factors
3. C.geographical reason
4. D.Jihad war
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Answer: C geographical reason
38.
The Economic Commision of West African States (ECOWAS) has its adminsitrative headquarter in ______
1. A.Lome
2. B.Abuja
3. C.Lagos
4. D.Addis Ababa
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Answer: B Abuja
39.
The expanionist usually carry their claims from africa usually through \(a\an\) ,......
1. A.Hinterland
2. B.Valley
3. C.Boundary
4. D.Mace
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Answer: A Hinterland
40.
The failure of the old Oyo empire was attributed to______
1. A.British present in Yoruba Land
2. B.Internal and external crisis
3. C.Civilization
4. D.Revolt of Kakanfo Afonja
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Answer: B Internal and external crisis
41.
The first jihad in islam was launched in what year?
1. A.1998
2. B.1804
3. C.1918
4. D.1960
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Answer: B 1804
42.
The first sets of imperialist who attempted to colonize Ethiopia were?
1. A.USA and Britain
2. B.China and India
3. C.Japan and Israel
4. D.Italy and Egypt
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Answer: D Italy and Egypt
43.
The formation of the first 12 states in Nigeria took place in the year?
1. A.1966
2. B.1976
3. C.1967
4. D.1987
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Answer: C 1967
44.
The founder of the MAHDIA (MAHDIYA) MOVEMENT is?
1. A.Muhammed Ahmad
2. B.Abubakar Bello
3. C.Muhammed Bello
4. D.Uthmna Dan Fodio
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Answer: A Muhammed Ahmad
45.
The history of Ethioipia in the 19th Century involve _______ number of fundamental process
1. A.5
2. B.4
3. C.3
4. D.8
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Answer: C 3
46.
The Igbo's active resistance to British colonial rule is particaularly because of the
1. A.maladministration of the British indirect rule policy
2. B.regressive taxation of their society
3. C.egalitarian nature of their society
4. D.impression that British officials favoured the Northers
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Answer: C egalitarian nature of their society
47.
The indirect rule system succeeded in Huasa/Fulani society because the
1. A.society has only one region
2. B.people were practicing anarchy
3. C.people receive Islamic education
4. D.existing administration favored the system
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Answer: D existing administration favored the system
48.
The Jihad Uttsam Dan fodio launched in 1804 saw to the ___________ of Islam
1. A.Domineering
2. B.Abolison
3. C.Acknowledgement
4. D.Extinction
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Answer: C Acknowledgement
49.
The last colonial governor general of Nigeria was_____________
1. A.James Robertson
2. B.Jimmy Carter
3. C.Lord Lugard
4. D.Hugh Clifford
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Answer: A James Robertson
50.
The last ruler of the Oguso dynasty in the Benin Empire was
1. A.Chief Oba Eweka
2. B.Oba Owodo
3. C.Oba Oromiyan
4. D.Oba Eware
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Answer: B Oba Owodo
51.
The Mahdiyya movement in Sudan was a fundamental reaction against
1. A.Economic boom
2. B.Political instability
3. C.Internal oppression and domination
4. D.Economic difficulties
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Answer: D Economic difficulties
52.
The Mahdiyya movement was fundamental because __________
1. A.It was of the people's will
2. B.It was voluntary reflex
3. C.It was inflicted on the people
4. D.It was acknowledged by the constitution
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Answer: D It was acknowledged by the constitution
53.
The method that was used by the Europeans to control the admininstration of the Southern Nigeria was
1. A.Assimilation
2. B.Divide and Rule
3. C.Persuasion
4. D.Trade concession
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Answer: B Divide and Rule
54.
The most important conquest of Umar was that they establish the __________
1. A.Timbuktu
2. B.Bambara
3. C.Tijaniyah
4. D.Djallon
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Answer: C Tijaniyah
55.
The Nationalist organization formed in Nigeria in the late 1930s was the
1. A.National Council of Nigeria and the Cameeroons
2. B.Action Group
3. C.Nigerian Youth Movement
4. D.Nigeria National Democratic Party
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Answer: C Nigerian Youth Movement
56.
The Nigeria colonial economy majorly depended on the exportation of _______
1. A.crude oil, cocoa and rubber
2. B.palmkernel, groundnut and cocoa
3. C.cocoa, palm produce and groundnut
4. D.crude oil, garri and cocoa
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Answer: C cocoa, palm produce and groundnut
57.
The office of the prime minsiter was first created by the
1. A.London constitutional conference of 1957
2. B.London constitutional conference of 1953
3. C.London constitutional conference of 1958
4. D.Ibadan constitutional conference of 1950
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Answer: A London constitutional conference of 1957
58.
The Ogboni cult in the Yoruba pre colonial Adminstration played the role of
1. A.The Judiciary
2. B.The legislature
3. C.The Executive
4. D.Police
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Answer: A The Judiciary
59.
The Ogiso dynasty in Benin failed due to ____
1. A.insufficient supply of arms and ammunition's
2. B.the resentment against the system
3. C.weakness and dependence on rulers
4. D.economic disorder
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Answer: B the resentment against the system
60.
The Omani Empire vyed with ..... and ...... for trade
1. A.Portugal and Britain
2. B.British and Thailand
3. C.Portugal and British
4. D.China And British
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Answer: A Portugal and Britain
61.
The people of Nupe mainly derive their source of livelihood from?
1. A.Fishing
2. B.Farming
3. C.Taping
4. D.Crafting
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Answer: A Fishing
62.
The political party that controlled the federal Governmnet during the second republic in Nigeria was the
1. A.Great Nigeria People's party
2. B.Nigeria People's party
3. C.Unity party of Nigeria
4. D.National party of Nigeria
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Answer: D National party of Nigeria
63.
The quest for self government was a motion proposed by ______ in ______
1. A.Gnassingbe Enyadema/1976
2. B.Anthony Enahoro/1953
3. C.Obafemi Awolowo/1960
4. D.Hon. Tunji Brightwhite/1963
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Answer: B Anthony Enahoro/1953
64.
The Royal Niger Company was playing as a a respect of _________ company
1. A.Robertson
2. B.Herbert
3. C.Goldjiers
4. D.None of the above
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Answer: C Goldjiers
65.
The Savannah region in Nigeria was characterized by _________
1. A.Large vegetation
2. B.High population density
3. C.Abundant resources
4. D.Water
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Answer: A Large vegetation
66.
The system of government in the Benin pre colonial system of government is __________
1. A.Unitary
2. B.Monarchy
3. C.Parliamentary
4. D.Presidential
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Answer: B Monarchy
67.
The system the colonialists introduced in Nigeria to administer their function was regarded as?
1. A.Indirect rule
2. B.direct rule
3. C.policy of assimilation
4. D.policy of association
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Answer: A Indirect rule
68.
When the pattern of Assimilation failed, the french colonialist resolved to ________
1. A.Association
2. B.Coercion
3. C.Infliction
4. D.Indirect Rule
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Answer: A Association
69.
Which administration favoured decoloniation as self-determination of African states.
1. A.Balewa's regime
2. B.Murtala/Obasanjo regime
3. C.Buhari/Idiagbon regime
4. D.Sheu Shagari regime
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Answer: B Murtala/Obasanjo regime
70.
Which of the following formalized colonial penetration into Africa?
1. A.Brussel Conference
2. B.Paris Treaty
3. C.Berlin conference
4. D.Treaty of Versale
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Answer: C Berlin conference
71.
Which of the following is incorrect.?
1. A.Nigeria was removed at first from Common Wealth during Abacha's regime
2. B.Nigeria was at first bombarded in 1951
3. C.Sierra Leone was never colonized
4. D.Ethiopia was never colonized
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Answer: C Sierra Leone was never colonized
72.
Which of the following party formed an alliance in the second republic?
1. A.UPN and NPN
2. B.NPN and NPP
3. C.PRP and UPN
4. D.PRP and NPP
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Answer: B NPN and NPP
73.
Which of these is not an achievement under the colonial rule?
1. A.creation of political region
2. B.creation of Nigerian Council
3. C.proclamation
4. D.None
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Answer: C proclamation
74.
Who among the following never created a state?
1. A.Aguyi Ironsi
2. B.Yakubu Gowon
3. C.Saani Abcha
4. D.Muritala Muhammed
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Answer: A Aguyi Ironsi
75.
who was the greatest ruler in the Kanem Borno empire?
1. A.Mai Njimi Balongo
2. B.Mai Dunama Dibbalemi
3. C.Mai Vincent Hiribarren
4. D.Mai Gazargamo
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Answer: B Mai Dunama Dibbalemi
76.
whose administration favoured the decolonistion as self determination of African states
1. A.Balewas regime
2. B.Murtala\(\Obasanjos\) regime
3. C.Buhari\(\Idiagbon\) regime
4. D.Shehu Shagari regime
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Answer: B Murtala\(\Obasanjos\) regime

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