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 National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) was formed
In 1993, to press for the re-validation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election
In 1994, to solicit funds in preparation for the transition into Civilian rule
In 1994, to press for the re-validation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election
In 1993, to advocate for the violation of human rights under the Abacha's regime
Correct answer is C
The correct answer is May 15, 1994, the NADECO was established to press for the revalidation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election and the reinstallation of all democratic structures.
The ... headed under the Chairmanship Muhammadu Buhari was the governing body in Nigeria
Armed Forces Ruling Council
Supreme Military Council
Provisional Ruling Council
Transitional Military Council
Correct answer is B
The Supreme Military Council is the correct answer. The Provisional Ruling Council was adopted by Abacha and the Armed Forces ruling Council by Babangida.
Khedive Ismail appointed British officers in Sudan in order to
Obtain recognition for his government
Introduce heavy taxation
Rebuild the Sudanese territories
Fight against lucrative slave trade
Correct answer is D
Fight against lucrative slave trade is the correct answer. The British officers - Samuel Baker and Charles Gordon were appointed by Khedive Ismail in order to spread Ottoman-Egyptian control over the upper reaches of the White Nile and fight against the slave trade.
One of the following is attributable to the Great Trek
The expansion of white communities in South Africa
The agitation for black-white equality in South Africa
The annexation of white communities by the Africans
Restriction of movement of the whites in South Africa
Correct answer is A
The expansion of white communities in South Africa is the correct answer. The Great Trek was a movement of Dutch-speaking colonists up into the interior of Southern Africa in search of land to establish their own homeland, independent of British rule.
The crisis of modernisation of the 20th Century
The new discoveries on the inadequacies of Islam
The shift in the belief and religious system of Islam
The rigidity in the use of Arabic language
Correct answer is A
The crisis of modernisation of the 20th century is the correct answer. Islamic reform movements developed majorly in response to the challenges of social development (e.g. the Mosques are often known as platforms for criticism of the shortcomings of the African government regimes), educational reform (e.g. training as religious scholars), and the popularisation of Islamic values.