Learn about past events in Nigeria and the world with these interesting and informative History questions and answers.
In 1887, a plot to depose Kabaka Mwanga was hatched by
A Muslim group
Baganda Christians
Arab slave merchants
Egyptian mercenaries
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
After leaving Oman for East Africa, Sayyid Said established his headquarters in
Zanzibar
Pemba
Mombasa
Kilwa
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Muhammad Ahmad was easily accepted as the Mahdi in the Sudan because
The Islamic leaders in the area did not live up to the expectations of the people
He came at a time the people were expecting to be delivered from the Egyptian rulers
The national army was not strong enough to defend the country
He was highly educated in the tenants of the Islamic religion
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Muhammad es Sadek was a 19th century ruler of
Morocco
Libya
Tunisia
Algeria
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Egypt became the centre of international rivalry because of the
Huge investment in the Suez-canal
Rich soil for cotton and sugar cultivation
Great cities of Cairo and Alexandria
Strategic importance of the country
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.