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.

546.

In 1887, a plot to depose Kabaka Mwanga was hatched by

A.

A Muslim group

B.

Baganda Christians

C.

Arab slave merchants

D.

Egyptian mercenaries

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

547.

After leaving Oman for East Africa, Sayyid Said established his headquarters in

A.

Zanzibar

B.

Pemba

C.

Mombasa

D.

Kilwa

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

548.

Muhammad Ahmad was easily accepted as the Mahdi in the Sudan because

A.

The Islamic leaders in the area did not live up to the expectations of the people

B.

He came at a time the people were expecting to be delivered from the Egyptian rulers

C.

The national army was not strong enough to defend the country

D.

He was highly educated in the tenants of the Islamic religion

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

549.

Muhammad es Sadek was a 19th century ruler of

A.

Morocco

B.

Libya

C.

Tunisia

D.

Algeria

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

550.

Egypt became the centre of international rivalry because of the

A.

Huge investment in the Suez-canal

B.

Rich soil for cotton and sugar cultivation

C.

Great cities of Cairo and Alexandria

D.

Strategic importance of the country

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.