History Past Questions And Answers
The last ruler of the Oguso dynasty in the Benin Empire was
- A. Chief Oba Eweka
- B. Oba Owodo
- C. Oba Oromiyan
- D. Oba Eware
Highlight anyfivefactors that contributed to the decline of Benin Empire in the 19th century.
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- A. Olive oil
- B. Coffee
- C. Spices
- D. Argan oil
The 1886 Treaty is significant in Yoruba history because it
- A. brought peace and stability to Yorubaland
- B. affirmed Ekitiparapo
- C. was negotiated by two Yoruba repatriates
- D. reopened trade between Lagos and the hinterland.
Which major event led to the decline of the Benin Kingdom's influence in the 19th century?
- A. The American Civil War
- B. The Scramble for Africa
- C. The Opium Wars
- D. The French Revolution
Which pre-colonial kingdom in the Nigeria Area was renowned for its wealth and participation in the trans-Saharan trade?
- A. Kanem-Bornu Empire
- B. Sokoto Caliphate
- C. Benin Kingdom
- D. Oyo Empire
The British government took over the control of the Colony of Sierra Leone in 1807 in order to use it as a
- A. major trading port in the West African region .
- B. centre for the spread of British culture
- C. base for anti-slave trade naval patrol
- D. base to penet West African interior
Colonial resistance was triggered in Africa by
- A. Economic development
- B. Influx of educated elites
- C. low level of development
- D. Political participation
Which influential leader in the Sokoto Caliphate was responsible for administration and justice?
- A. Waziri
- B. Caliph
- C. Emir
- D. Imam
During the Mahdiyya Movement, the British-Egyptian forces were defeated at the Battle of
- A. Kerreri
- B. Dongola
- C. Khartoum
- D. Omdurman