JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 102

506.

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.

507.

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.

508.

Which of the following served as a commander of the ECOMOG?

A.

Bashir Magashi

B.

Victor Malu

C.

Ishaya Bamaiyi

D.

Sam Tella

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

509.

The Nigerian National Alliance won the 1964 Federal Election by a landslide because the

A.

Party was popular with the masses

B.

United Progressive Grand Alliance boycotted it

C.

Opposition parties were poorly organized

D.

Party represented the aspirations of the minority groups

Correct answer is A

Nigeria’s economy in the region rested almost entirely on petroleum; the regime was one of the most corrupt in Nigeria’s political history; the Technical Aid Corps was established under the Military Administration of Olusegun Obasanjo.

510.

The Premier of the Eastern Region of Nigeria in 1962 was

A.

Chief Michael Okpara

B.

Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe

C.

Dr. Akanu Ibiam

D.

Mr. Ukpabi Asika

Correct answer is A

Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe had relinquished his position as Premier in 1959 and later became the first indigenous Governor-
General at independence; he was succeeded by Dr. Okpara Akanu Ibiam was the Regional Governor while Ukpabi Asika was the Administrator of the East Central state under Gowon between 1967 and 1975.