JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 116

576.

The Queen mother, Magira, played a prominent role in the government of the

A.

Hausa States

B.

Kwararafa Kingdom

C.

Kanem Borno Empire

D.

Igala Kingdom

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

577.

The legendary founder of the Kanuri was

A.

Ali Ghaji

B.

Idris B. Ali Katagarmabe

C.

Idris Alooma

D.

Sayf B. dhi Yazan

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

578.

Which of the following was a part of the Sokoto Caliphate?

A.

Kukawa

B.

Yauri

C.

Biu

D.

Lokoja

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

579.

A major factor that led to the success of the Sokoto jihad was

A.

Military assistance from Borno

B.

Lack of unity among the Hausa states

C.

The use of fire-arms by the jihadists

D.

Periodic divine interventions

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

580.

An outstanding reason for the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade was

A.

Industrial revolution

B.

Nationalist agitation

C.

Legitimate trade

D.

Railway construction

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.