JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 106

526.

The last ruler of the Ogiso dynasty in the Benin Empire was

A.

Oba Eweka

B.

Oba Owodo

C.

Oba Oranmiyan

D.

Oba Ewuare

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

527.

In the pre-colonial period, the Aku of Wukari derived his power mainly from

A.

The strength of his army

B.

The role as a supplier of slaves

C.

His control of trade routes

D.

His spiritual influence in the kingdom

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

528.

The Nok culture is associated with the archaelogical findings at

A.

Ile-Ife

B.

Benin

C.

Taruga

D.

Igbo Ukwu

Correct answer is C

Such findings at Ile-Ife, Benin and Igbo Ukwu are associated with the artistic culture of their respective names which are regarded as off-shoot of theose of Nok.

529.

The ethnic groups that occupy the hinterland of the Bight of Benin include the

A.

Edo, the Yoruba and the Urhobo

B.

Itsekiri, the Igbo and the Idoma

C.

Yoruba, the Jukun and the Efik

D.

Igbo, the Ibibio and the Tiv

Correct answer is A

The Edo, the Yoruba and the Urbobo are located in the hinterland of the Bight of Biafra while the Idoma, jukeun and Tiv can be found in the Middle Belt Zone.

530.

The Ogaden war between Ethiopia and Somalia was caused by

A.

Disagreement over trade

B.

Refugee problems

C.

Boundary disputes

D.

Personality clash between their leaders

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.