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.

296.

Nigeria became the ________ member of United nation organization in 1960.

A.

90th

B.

15th

C.

99th

D.

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.

297.

The Mahdist rebel against the Egyptian authority was a success due to

A.

They believe in God

B.

A fight back from every citizen

C.

There was a widespread support

D.

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.

298.

One of the following is generally referred to as the first executive president in Nigeria

A.

Murtala

B.

Shehu Shagari

C.

Olusegun Obasanjo

D.

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.

 

299.

The second military coup d' e tat in Nigeria took place on

A.

July 29, 1966

B.

June 30, 1976

C.

January 15, 1966

D.

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.

300.

The spread of Islam across East Africa was a major impact of the _________

A.

Benin

B.

Omani

C.

Kanem

D.

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.