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.

571.

The Colony and Protectorate of Lagos was amalgameted with the Protectorate of Southern Nigeria in 1906 to form the

A.

Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria

B.

Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria

C.

Protectorate of Southern Nigeria

D.

Oil Rivers Protectorate

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

572.

Armed resistance to British rule in Northern Nigeria ended with the conquest of

A.

Kano and Sokoto

B.

Bida and Kano

C.

Katsina and Kano

D.

Bauchi and Katsina

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

573.

The greatest ruler in the history of Benin Kingdom was

A.

Oba Ewuare

B.

Oba Ewedo

C.

Oba Ovonramwen

D.

Oba Ewuakpe

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

574.

The failure of the Ogiso dynasty in Benin was attributed to

A.

Weakness and dependence of the rulers

B.

Peoples’ resentment against the system

C.

The declining economy of the state

D.

Inadequate supply of arms and ammunition

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

575.

The Oyo Empire collapsed as a result of

A.

Internal and external crises

B.

The revolt of Afonja

C.

The weakening of the army

D.

British presence in Yorubaland

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.