JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 100

496.

The European power that acquired the largest number of territories in West Africa was

A.

Britain

B.

Germany

C.

Belgium

D.

France

Correct answer is D

Britain acquired only four territories, Germany two, Belgium none and France nine.

497.

The first Boer republic established as a result of the Great Trek was

A.

Transvaal

B.

The Cape

C.

The Orange Free State

D.

Natal

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

498.

The outbreak of the Mfecane is attributable to

A.

The tragic death of Dingiswayo

B.

Dingiswayo’s attempt to impose a European model of administration

C.

The search for grazing and habitable land

D.

The flight of the Swazi northwards

Correct answer is D

Tribes defeated in battle fled and as they came across new bands of people attacked them and those that were victorious took the cattle and land of such conquered people.

499.

The economic reforms of Theodore II of Ethiopia involved the

A.

Encouragement of slave trade

B.

Improvement of agriculture

C.

Reorganization of the fiscal system

D.

Revival of external trade

Correct answer is C

Theodore II introduced many reforms that led to a steady increase in the revenue accruing to Ethiopia.

 

500.

The greatest achievement of Mutesa II in Buganda was his

A.

Ability to resist European imperialism

B.

Conquest of large territories

C.

Diplomacy in dealing with foreigners

D.

Management of religious crises

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.