JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 100

496.

Under the Qaramanli rulers, the economy of Libya depend on

A.

Agriculture and slave trade

B.

Piracy and trade

C.

Taxation and tribute

D.

War booties and tolls

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

497.

The first Magherebian state to be detached from the Ottoman Empire by the French was

A.

Tunisia

B.

Libya

C.

Morocco

D.

Algeria

Correct answer is D

After Algeria, Turkish rule spread to Tunisia and later Libya, Morocco never came under Turkish rule.

498.

Mohammed Ali was able to gain effective control of Egypt

A.

By defeating the Wahabis

B.

By eliminating the Mamluks

C.

With the support of the Felahin

D.

With the support of the French

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

499.

Sierra Leone was very important in the history of West Africa during the colonial period as a

A.

Centre for the spread of Christianity

B.

Place for the spread of African culture

C.

Centre for the export of African goods

D.

Leading producer of cotton

Correct answer is A

The captured slaves that were resettled there were converted to Christianity which later had a profound effect on the local people.

500.

Samori Toure adopted the ‘scorched earth’ policy in his

A.

Military recruitment and training

B.

Islamic reform movement

C.

War against the French

D.

War against rebellious neighbours

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.