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.

171.

The equivalent of the Aare- ona kankanfo of the Yoruba pre-colonial system in the Hausa/Fulani pre-colonial system is the

A.

Galadima

B.

Madawaki

C.

Waziri

D.

Sarkin

Correct answer is B

The Aare- ona kankanfo is the head of the army in the Yoruba pre-colonial system; the equivalent is the Madawaki who is the head of the army in the Hausa/Fulani pre-colonial system. The Waziri is the prime minister; the Galadima is head of the capital while the Dogari is the head of the police.

172.

Nigeria practised the Westminster system of government between

A.

1959 and 1983

B.

1959 and 1966

C.

1960 and 1966

D.

1963 and 1966

Correct answer is C

The 'Westminster Model' existed in Nigeria from the time of independence in particular until the first military coup in 1966.

173.

In 1840, Sayyid Said transferred his capital from Muscat to

A.

Arabia

B.

Zanzibar

C.

Omani

D.

None of the above

Correct answer is B

In 1840 Said moved his entire household to Zanzibar and declared it the new capital of his empire. Said and his many relatives and associates built numerous palaces, bath houses and country manors on Zanzibar, and introduced the commercial farming of cloves, sugar and other crops.


 

174.

The Northern region of Nigeria gained self-government in ____

A.

1957

B.

1958

C.

1959

D.

1960

Correct answer is C

Western and Eastern Nigeria were both awarded self-government in 1957, while the Northern region would follow in 1959.

 

175.

________ moved the motion for Nigeria's independence.

A.

Anthony Enahoro

B.

Herbert Macaulay

C.

Obafemi Awolowo

D.

Nnamdi Azikiwe

Correct answer is A

In 1953, Enahoro became the first to move the motion for Nigeria's independence which was eventually granted in 1960 after several political setbacks and defeats in parliament. Enahoro has been regarded by academics and many Nigerians as the "Father of Nigeria State".