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.

576.

The Ekiti Parapo was an alliance against

A.

The Muslim incursion into Yorubaland

B.

The rising power of Ibadan

C.

Christian missionary presence in Yorubaland

D.

The abolition of the slave trade

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

577.

The Queen mother, Magira, played a prominent role in the government of the

A.

Hausa States

B.

Kwararafa Kingdom

C.

Kanem Borno Empire

D.

Igala Kingdom

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

578.

The legendary founder of the Kanuri was

A.

Ali Ghaji

B.

Idris B. Ali Katagarmabe

C.

Idris Alooma

D.

Sayf B. dhi Yazan

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

579.

Which of the following was a part of the Sokoto Caliphate?

A.

Kukawa

B.

Yauri

C.

Biu

D.

Lokoja

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

580.

A major factor that led to the success of the Sokoto jihad was

A.

Military assistance from Borno

B.

Lack of unity among the Hausa states

C.

The use of fire-arms by the jihadists

D.

Periodic divine interventions

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.