Learn about past events in Nigeria and the world with these interesting and informative History questions and answers.
Nigeria became the ________ member of United nation organization in 1960.
90th
15th
99th
120th
Correct answer is C
United Nation Organization created in 1945, which foster on world peace and security has 193 members including Nigeria, who was her 99th.
The Mahdist rebel against the Egyptian authority was a success due to
They believe in God
A fight back from every citizen
There was a widespread support
Gordon has little leadership skill
Correct answer is C
Due to the widespread support of the Mahdist revolt, it became successful at the end from Egyptian rule.
One of the following is generally referred to as the first executive president in Nigeria
Murtala
Shehu Shagari
Olusegun Obasanjo
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Correct answer is B
President Shehu Shagari became the first executive president in Nigeria after being successfully handed power to by the Olusegun Obasanjo military regime.
The second military coup d' e tat in Nigeria took place on
July 29, 1966
June 30, 1976
January 15, 1966
February 3, 1976
Correct answer is A
The July coup, or the so called 'July Rematch' was the second of the many military coups in Nigeria.
The spread of Islam across East Africa was a major impact of the _________
Benin
Omani
Kanem
Arab
Correct answer is B
Omani is a country on the southwest coast of the Arabian peninsula in Western Asia. Their (Oman) major influence was the spread of Islam in East Africa.