JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 12

56.

Who was the Oba of Benin during the height of the kingdom's power in the 19th century?

A.

Oba Ewuare II

B.

Oba Ovonramwen

C.

Oba Akenzua II

D.

Oba Erediauwa

Correct answer is B

Oba Ovonramwen was the Oba of Benin during the height of the kingdom's power in the 19th century. He was the ruler when the Punitive Expedition of 1897 occurred, in which the British exiled him and burned and looted the royal palace, marking the end of the Kingdom of Benin.

57.

Which organization played a crucial role in the fight against apartheid in South Africa and was led by Nelson Mandela?

A.

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

B.

African Union (AU)

C.

Southern African Development Community (SADC)

D.

African National Congress (ANC)

Correct answer is D

The African National Congress (ANC) played a crucial role in the fight against apartheid in South Africa. Nelson Mandela, who later became the first black president of South Africa, was a prominent leader of the ANC.

58.

The ancient city of Carthage, once a powerful Phoenician civilization, was located in modern-day

A.

Egypt

B.

Algeria

C.

Morocco

D.

Tunisia

Correct answer is D

The ancient city of Carthage, once a powerful Phoenician civilization, was located in modern-day Tunisia. Carthage was a significant power in the Mediterranean and fought against Rome in the Punic Wars.

59.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Adwa in 1896?

A.

Ethiopia and Italy signed a peace treaty

B.

Italy withdrew from Ethiopia

C.

Ethiopia gained full independence from Italy

D.

Ethiopia was annexed by Italy

Correct answer is C

The outcome of the Battle of Adwa in 1896 was that Ethiopia gained full independence from Italy. The battle was a decisive victory for Ethiopia and marked the end of Italy's imperial ambitions in Africa.

 

60.

The colonization of Liberia began in what year?

A.

1875

B.

1822

C.

1807

D.

1850

Correct answer is B

The colonization of Liberia began in the year 1822. Liberia was founded by the American Colonization Society (ACS) as a place to send free African-Americans, who were freed from slavery but faced racial discrimination in the United States. The ACS believed black people would face better chances for full lives in Africa.