JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 111

551.

The greatest contribution of the Christian Missionary Society in West Africa was in

A.

Establishing trading companies

B.

Stopping the slave trade

C.

The emergence of educated elite

D.

The production of cash crop

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

552.

A major similarity of the 19th century jihads in West Africa was that

A.

They were executed at the same time

B.

The participants were of the same origin

C.

They had a common objective

D.

They brought unity between the Hausa and the Fulani

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

553.

Samori Toure is often described as the “African Napoleon” because he

A.

Was a great military tactician

B.

Learned a great deal from Napoleon

C.

Employed similar tactics as Napoleon

D.

Had a well trained army

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

554.

A major contribution of Nigeria to
ECOWAS is in the area of

A.

Diplomacy

B.

Funding

C.

Military support

D.

Provision of education

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

555.

The main aim of the formation of ECOMOG was to

A.

Foster stability in West Africa

B.

Solve boundary disputes among member states

C.

Provide security for the whole of Africa

D.

Tackle the problem of piracy in African seaways

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.