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.
Nationalist activities developed earlier in British West Africa than in French West Africa because
British colonies were accorded equal status with Britain
Britain had more colonies than France
African chiefs in French colonies were highly respected
Of the systems of administration adopted by the colonial powers
Correct answer is D
The British colonial system allowed nationalist activities while the French in early stage strongly opposed it.
A major reason for the introduction of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria was to
Ensure perfect control of the economy
Further weaken the position of the elite class
Assist the Christian missionaries in their activities
Secure cheap labour for railway construction
Correct answer is A
Control of the economy would grant them unhindered access to raw materials for the European industries and ready markets for the products from the industries.
The main goal of the British expedition against the Aro was to
Destroy the Ibini-Ukpabi oracle
Eliminate all opposition to their presence in the hinterland
Pave the way for the Christianization of Igboland
Liberate the Igbo from Aro bondage
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Britain suppressed the trans-Atlantic slave trade because
There was no more market for slaves in America
It had become very inhuman
The Christian missions preached against it
It became unfavourable to her industrial progress
Correct answer is D
Following the Industrial Revolution, the European countries needed raw materials for their industries not slaves who used to provide cheap manual labour.
The Uzama title holders in Benin Kingdom were responsible for
Advising the Oba in the administration of the Kingdom
Punishing erring members of the royal family
Defending the Kingdom from external attacks
Settling disputes between the Oba and other chiefs
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.