JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 101

501.

The prime minister in the kingdom of Buganda was known as

A.

Mugema

B.

Katikiro

C.

Kabaka

D.

Omuwanika

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

502.

A major impact of the Omani on East Africa was the

A.

Spread of Islam

B.

Emergence of states

C.

Improvement in agriculture

D.

Introduction of the slave trade

Correct answer is A

Islam had an all-pervading impact on the entire East African region.

503.

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.

504.

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.

505.

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.