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.

106.

The South-Eastern part of Nigeria was _________ in its political system before the advent of colonialism.

A.

Village/clan based

B.

Individual based

C.

Monarchical based

D.

Religious based

Correct answer is A

The south-eastern part of Nigeria also know as Igbo society is an highly decentralized administration, in other words, they didn't have a single ruler or overall ruler administering the community.

107.

One of the following majorly influence the success of Sokoto jihad

A.

Aligning with Yorubas

B.

Lack of Unity among Hausa states

C.

The mighty men of the Jihadist

D.

Military assistance from Igbo land

Correct answer is B


The Sokoto jihad which happened in 1804, was a success mainly because of lack of unity among the Hausa state. Othman Dan Folio, the leader of the war then established the Sokoto caliphate with outstanding centralize political system.

108.

North Africa according to United Nation Classification comprises of how many countries.

A.

10

B.

7

C.

5

D.

15

Correct answer is B

The UN sub - region of North Africa consist of 7 countries which are Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, Western Sahara.

109.

The Clifford constitution is considered as a landmark in Nigeria history, because it ________

A.

Made way for elective principle

B.

Recognized Lagos as a federal territory

C.

Gives full blown to federalism

D.

Pave way for the office of Prime minister

Correct answer is A

Clifford constitution for the first time established elective principle, this is that, election was conducted into the legislative council.

110.

Every citizens of Benin kingdom is an Oba's subject and were regarded as ________

A.

Oore

B.

Eghavbon Ogba

C.

Uzama

D.

Ovie

Correct answer is D

The political organization of the Benin kingdom (Bini) sees Oba as a mighty leader, who all citizens are subjected to.