History Questions and Answers
Learn about past events in Nigeria and the world with these interesting and informative History questions and answers.
Learn about past events in Nigeria and the world with these interesting and informative History questions and answers.
Sierra Leone was very important in the history of West Africa during the colonial period as a
Centre for the spread of Christianity
Place for the spread of African culture
Centre for the export of African goods
Leading producer of cotton
Correct answer is A
The captured slaves that were resettled there were converted to Christianity which later had a profound effect on the local people.
Samori Toure adopted the ‘scorched earth’ policy in his
Military recruitment and training
Islamic reform movement
War against the French
War against rebellious neighbours
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Which of the following served as a commander of the ECOMOG?
Bashir Magashi
Victor Malu
Ishaya Bamaiyi
Sam Tella
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
The Nigerian National Alliance won the 1964 Federal Election by a landslide because the
Party was popular with the masses
United Progressive Grand Alliance boycotted it
Opposition parties were poorly organized
Party represented the aspirations of the minority groups
Correct answer is A
Nigeria’s economy in the region rested almost entirely on petroleum; the regime was one of the most corrupt in Nigeria’s political history; the Technical Aid Corps was established under the Military Administration of Olusegun Obasanjo.
The Premier of the Eastern Region of Nigeria in 1962 was
Chief Michael Okpara
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Dr. Akanu Ibiam
Mr. Ukpabi Asika
Correct answer is A
Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe had relinquished his position as Premier in 1959 and later became the first indigenous Governor-
General at independence; he was succeeded by Dr. Okpara Akanu Ibiam was the Regional Governor while Ukpabi Asika was the Administrator of the East Central state under Gowon between 1967 and 1975.