History Past Questions And Answers
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The Mfecane resulted in the
- A. division and fragmentation of the Zulu nation
- B. formation of the Ndebele state
- C. decrease in Boer influence in South Africa
- D. dispersal of the Zulu to the Katanga copper belt.
272
The system of government in the Benin pre colonial system of government is __________
- A. Unitary
- B. Monarchy
- C. Parliamentary
- D. Presidential
273
The main motive behind imperialism has been aforetime categorised as primarily
- A. to colonise less developed states
- B. the socio-economic transformation agenda for Africa
- C. to expand socio-cultural territories of the Western powers
- D. being to obtain and control a supply of raw materials for industries
274
Chief Agho Obaseki is remembered is Benin history because
- A. he collaborated with the British to suppress the monarchy
- B. he was regarded as a true patriot
- C. he played an important role in the restoration of the monarchy
- D. Oba Aguobasimi delegated a lot of powers to him.
275
Nationalist’s resistance to colonialism in Africa was influenced by
- A. the level of literacy among the people
- B. relations between the Africans and Europeans
- C. the effect of Islamic religion on the people
- D. the nature and character of the leadership.
276
The rise of Shaka the Zulu was a result of the
- A. introduction of new military tactics
- B. support he got from the Boer
- C. wealth he acquired from heavy taxation
- D. decentralization of political authority
277
Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi introduced a unitary system of government because
- A. it was the wish of the people
- B. of the command structure of the military
- C. he wanted more revenue for the central government
- D. other military officers were planning to overthrow him.
278
The sokoto jihad began in what year
- A. 1804
- B. 1805
- C. 1806
- C. 1807
279
Which of the following party formed an alliance in the second republic?
- A. UPN and NPN
- B. NPN and NPP
- C. PRP and UPN
- D. PRP and NPP
280
Nationalist’s resistance to colonialism in Africa was influenced by .
- A. the level of literacy among the people
- B. relations between the Africans and Europeans
- C. the effect of Islamic religion on the people
- D. the nature and character of the leadership