History Questions and Answers
Learn about past events in Nigeria and the world with these interesting and informative History questions and answers.
Learn about past events in Nigeria and the world with these interesting and informative History questions and answers.
The system of government in the Benin pre colonial system of government is _________
Unitary
Monarchy
Parliamentary
Presidential
Correct answer is B
The Benin were ruled by The Oba, monarch (traditional ruler) and political leader of the empire with absolute authority no one dares to challenge.
The indirect rule system succeeded in Huasa/Fulani society because the
Society has only one region
People were practicing anarchy
People receive Islamic education
Existing administration favored the system
Correct answer is D
The Emirs were made use of in the adminsitration to control their society with their own already existing customs and traditions.
Imperialism was adopted by Europeans to
Develop the economies of the colonies
Expand its economy and political base
Establish a democratic society similar to that of Europe
End ethnic rivalry in the colonies
Correct answer is B
The Europeans colonized other countries (mostly African contries) to get economic resources to expand their economic and political tentacles.
The Ogboni cult in the Yoruba pre colonial Adminstration played the role of
The Judiciary
The legislature
The Executive
Police
Correct answer is A
The Ogboni is the third organ of government of the old Oyo empire. Among their functions is to check the excesses use of power by the Oyo mesi. It i also their duty to resolve cases between the Alaafin and the Oyo mesi.
The method that was used by the Europeans to control the admininstration of the Southern Nigeria was
Assimilation
Divide and Rule
Persuasion
Trade concession
Correct answer is B
Divide and Rule was used to control the Southern Nigeria by encouraging dissent among them, thereby preventing them from uniting in opposition.