History questions and answers

History Questions and Answers

Learn about past events in Nigeria and the world with these interesting and informative History questions and answers.

536.

The ethnic groups that occupy the hinterland of the Bight of Benin include the

A.

Edo, the Yoruba and the Urhobo

B.

Itsekiri, the Igbo and the Idoma

C.

Yoruba, the Jukun and the Efik

D.

Igbo, the Ibibio and the Tiv

Correct answer is A

The Edo, the Yoruba and the Urbobo are located in the hinterland of the Bight of Biafra while the Idoma, jukeun and Tiv can be found in the Middle Belt Zone.

537.

The Ogaden war between Ethiopia and Somalia was caused by

A.

Disagreement over trade

B.

Refugee problems

C.

Boundary disputes

D.

Personality clash between their leaders

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

538.

In post-apartheid South Africa, the main concern of government is to

A.

Punish the people who perpetrated apartheid

B.

Redress the injustices of the apartheid policy

C.

Make the country the giant of Africa

D.

Make the country a permanent member of the UN Security Council

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

539.

The indirect rule system of administration meant that the colonialists

A.

Ruled through native courts

B.

Barred the educated elite from local politics

C.

Ruled through traditional institutions

D.

Relied mostly on local interpreters

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

540.

Where was indirect rule practised before it was introduced to Africa?

A.

India

B.

Malaysia

C.

Pakistan

D.

Indonesia

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.