History Past Questions And Answers
401
The Nationalist organization formed in Nigeria in the late 1930s was the
- A. National Council of Nigeria and the Cameeroon
- B. Action Group
- C. Nigerian Youth Movement
- D. Nigeria National Democratic Party
402
Which international boycott significantly contributed to the end of apartheid in South Africa?
- A. The Suez Canal Boycott
- B. The Anti-Apartheid Boycott
- C. The Boston Tea Party Boycott
- D. The Montgomery Bus Boycott
403
Certain chiefs in Eastern Nigeria were called warrant chiefs because they
- A. had some royal connections
- B. were created by the British
- C. had warrants to arrest offenders
- D. were the first to receive Western education.
404
What is the king of the Nupe called?
- A. Oba of Nupe
- B. Etsu Nupe
- C. King of Nupe
- D. Head of Nupe
405
A major impact of the Omani on East Africa was the
- A. spread of Islam
- B. emergence of states
- C. improvement in agriculture
- D. introduction of the slave trade.
406
The method that was used by the Europeans to control the admininstration of the Southern Nigeria was
- A. Assimilation
- B. Divide and Rule
- C. Persuasion
- D. Trade concession
407
A major recommendation of the Henry Willink Commission was the
- A. protection of special interests
- B. creation of more administrative units
- C. inclusion of a bill of rights in the 1960 Constitution
- D. need to ensure the educational rights of the people.
408
The head of the administration of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria was titled
- A. High Commissioner
- B. Governor-General
- C. Lieutenant General
- D. Emir
409
Samori Toure adopted the ‘scorched earth’ policy in his
- A. military recruitment and training
- B. Islamic reform movement
- C. war against the French
- D. war against rebellious neighbours.
410
In the Ekine society of the Niger Delta, promotion was based on
- A. artistic ability
- B. the number of slaves possessed
- C. respect for age
- D. personal conduct