History Past Questions And Answers
241
One major inadequacy of the Richards Constitution was that
- A. it was introduced without due and consultations
- B. the official members of the legislature were too many
- C. it could not solve Nigeria
- D. it did not cater for the interest of the minorities.
242
Who is regarded the father of modern Egypt?
- A. Haile Selaisse
- B. Brutus Ghali Brutus
- C. Senghor Cedric
- D. Mohammad Ali
243
In whose regime was illegal West Africa aliens living in Nigeria expelled?
- A. Buhari/Idiagbon era
- B. Shagari era
- C. Balewa era
- D. Murtala/Obasanjo era
244
In the pre-colonial period, the Aku of Wukari derived his power mainly from
- A. the strength of his army
- B. the role as a supplier of slaves
- C. his control of trade routes
- D. his spiritual influence in the kingdom.
245
Which of the following was referred to as ‘Province of Freedom’ in the 19th century?
- A. Liberia
- B. Ghana
- C. The Gambia
- D. Sierra Leone.
246
Lyttleton significance in the political development of Nigeria was that, he ______
- A. introduced the Federal system of governmnet
- B. introduced elective principle
- C. divided the Southern province
- D. created central legislative unit.
247
Which organization played a crucial role in the fight against apartheid in South Africa and was led by Nelson Mandela?
- A. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
- B. African Union (AU)
- C. Southern African Development Community (SADC)
- D. African National Congress (ANC)
248
In which year did Nigeria host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)?
- A. 1999
- B. 2013
- C. 2007
- D. 2003
249
The Murtala/Obasanjo's regime _________
- A. had a programme called war against discipline
- B. was the pioneered of the structural adjustment programme
- C. favoured decolonization and self determination of Africa states
- D. Involved in a bloody coup
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What contributed significantly to the rise of early states in Nigeria?
- A. Industrial revolution
- B. Arab trade routes
- C. European colonization
- D. Agricultural advancements

