Question 1One of the greatest sources of the history of preliterate society is ____.A.BooksB.The internet C.Oral Tradition. D.JournalsObjective Show full explanation
Question 2One of these is not a good source of history ____. A.Myth B.Oral TraditionC.Archaeological discoveries D.LegendObjective Show full explanation
Question 3The discipline that has played a leading role in aiding understanding of the history of early man is ____.A.BiologyB.ArchaeologyC.English Language D.EconomicsObjective Show full explanation
Question 4During the stone age, the instruments used by man were mainly ___. A.Iron, wood and StoneB.Bow and arrow and ironC.Wood, Stone and Bone D.Stone, iron and chalkObjective Show full explanation
Question 5The empire that lasted for so long in Western Sudan was ____.A.Ghana Empire B.Oyo Empire C.Kanem-Bomu Empire D.Sokoto Caliphate Objective Show full explanation
Question 6The ancient African society believed in ____. A.Monotheism B.Pantheism C.Atheism D.Worshipping of sun Objective Show full explanation
Question 7Who among these convened the Berlin Conference ____. A.Otto von Bismark B.King Leoplold II C.King Jaja of Opobo D.Henry VIIIObjective Show full explanation
Question 8A good example of the currency used in precolonial Nigeria was ____. A.KoboB.PoundsC.CowriesD.NairaObjective Show full explanation
Question 9Warfare in pre-colonial Africa was essentially motivated by ____.A.Acquisition of more territory B.Desire to train the army. C.Desire to spread ideologyD.Personal interest of leadersObjective Show full explanation
Question 10Which of this heralded colonialism?A.Industrial Revolution B.MissionariesC.Trans-Atlantic slave tradeD.American War of IndependenceObjective Show full explanation
Question 11As a ruler of the Mali Empire, Mansa MusaA.toured every part of West Africa B.promoted traditional religious practices among his subjectsC.had diplomatic links with Eastern Europe D.introduced the use of firearms into the empire Objective Show full explanation
Question 12_____was the founder of the Second Kanuri Empire (1472 — 1504) A.Mai Adris KatakarmabiB.Mai Ali GhajiC.Mai Idris Alooma D.Mai Ali MamudaObjective Show full explanation
Question 13The Fulani Jihad of Uthman Dan Fodio broke out in____.A.1800B.1801C.1805D.1804Objective Show full explanation
Question 14The British Colonial administration was established in the Nigerian area by the use of ____.A.FriendshipB.Coercion C.Coercion and diplomacyD.Trade and friendship Objective Show full explanation
Question 15The Nigerian Regiment of the WAFF fought World War II in these places A.Abyssinia, Burma, Mogadishu, DaletB.Burma, Camerouns, Gold Coast, TogoC.Sierra-Leone, Congo, Abyssinia, Mali D.Liberia, Dalet, Sierra-Leone, BurmaObjective Show full explanation
Question 16In which year was the Lagos Colony amalgamated with the protectorate of Southern Nigeria? A.1960B.1966 C.1906D.1903Objective Show full explanation
Question 17Where was gerontocracy practised in precolonial Nigeria ____. A.lgbo societyB.Benin EmpireC.Igala land.D.Mahnomen Objective Show full explanation
Question 18In pre-colonial Yoruba society, the presentation of a calabash to the Alaafin meant that ____.A.Vote of confidence was passed to him B.He should commit suicide.C.He could stay in the office as long as he wished. D.He was doing well as a leaderObjective Show full explanation
Question 19The army commander in the Oyo Empire was ____.A.Are Ona Kakanfo B.BashorunC.Olubadan D.RashiruObjective Show full explanation
Question 20In the Bayajida legend, the person who killed the mysterious snake preventing people from fetching water was ____.A.Bayajida B.Queen of DauraC.EmirD.BayeroObjective Show full explanation
Question 21The Madawaki in Hausa Administration was ____. A.Calvary commander B.palace CommanderC.Chief whipD.keeper of prisonsObjective Show full explanation
Question 22The Richards Constitution was rejected because ____.A.Nigerians were not consulted B.it was too rigidC.it was incompleteD.it was too sectionalObjective Show full explanation
Question 23The Tiv of the Middle Belt of Nigeria ___. A.practice bronze casting B.were brass castersC.did not engage in pottery makingD.never evolved centralized government Objective Show full explanation
Question 24The Eso in the Yoruba Kingdom represented ___.A.Army B.ChiefsC.Advisers D.NoneObjective Show full explanation
Question 25Military Rule in Nigeria started in ___. A.1966 B.1934C.1994D.1929Objective Show full explanation
Question 26General Gowon's administration ended in ___.A.1975 B.1980 C.1945 D.1967Objective Show full explanation
Question 27The NYSC Scheme was created by?A.Yakubu GowonB.Olusegun ObasanjoC.Odumegwu Ojukwu D.Sani AbachaObjective Show full explanation
Question 28How many political parties contested the June 12, 1993 Elections in Nigeria? A.2B.4C.6 D.7Objective Show full explanation
Question 29The Nigerian civil War lasted for ___. A.30 monthsB.20 months C.15 monthsD.24 months Objective Show full explanation
Question 30The Waziri in the Hausa Fulani State was the ____. A.Prime MinisterB.Finance Minister C.Army Commander D.Defence Minister Objective Show full explanation
Question 31The Pre colonial Yoruba kingdom was headed by ___. A.Alaafin B.EsoC.Oyomessi D.Kabeyesi Objective Show full explanation
Question 32Who introduced indirect rule in Nigeria?A.Lord Lugard B.Tafawa BalewaC.Richardson D.None of the above Objective Show full explanation
Question 33The first military coup in Nigeria was staged in ___. A.1966 B.1999 C.1972 D.1956 Objective Show full explanation
Question 34A significant feature of the history of Hausa Land in the Fifteenth Century was the rivalry between ___. A.Kano and Katsina B.Zamfara and KebbiC.Zazzau and Gobir D.Daura and KatsinaObjective Show full explanation
Question 35The Arochukwu oracle was a vital part of the Aro hegemony because of the belief that it ___.A.was more popular than Agbala B.was found in all Aro colonies C.possessed enormous powers D.usually brought good luck to Aro traders Objective Show full explanation
Question 36Which day is known in Nigeria as a Democracy day ___. A.October 1B.January 15C.May 29 D.July 4Objective Show full explanation
Question 37The first executive President of Nigeria was ___. A.Alhaji Shehu Shagari B.Tafawa Balewa C.Aguyi IronsiD.Nnamdi Azikiwe Objective Show full explanation
Question 38At independence, Nigeria's first type of government was ___. A.Monarchical B.Presidential C.Parliamentary D.Constitutionalism Objective Show full explanation
Question 40In which year did the Federal Government of Nigeria first declare a state of emergency in response to Boko Haram insurgency in the North East?A.2010B.2011C.2012D.2013Objective Show full explanation