JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 16

76.

Which military leader introduced the "War Against Indiscipline" campaign in the 1980s?

A.

General Ibrahim Babangida

B.

General Murtala Ramat Mohammed

C.

General Sani Abacha

D.

General Muhammadu Buhari

Correct answer is D

The 'War Against Indiscipline' campaign was introduced by General Muhammadu Buhari in March 1984. The campaign was aimed at promoting discipline, orderliness, and respect for public properties among Nigerians.

77.

Which European explorer is credited with discovering Sierra Leone in the 15th century?

A.

Vasco da Gama

B.

Christopher Columbus

C.

Ferdinand Magellan

D.

Pedro de Sintra

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

78.

During the Great Trek, the Voortrekkers clashed with the indigenous Zulu people. Who was the Zulu king at that time?

A.

King Zwelithini

B.

Dingane kaSenzangakhona

C.

Cetshwayo kaMpande

D.

Shaka Zulu

Correct answer is B

During the Great Trek, the Voortrekkers clashed with the indigenous Zulu people. The Zulu king at that time was Dingane kaSenzangakhona.

 

79.

The fast spread of Christianity in Nigeria is associated with

A.

Spiritual appeal

B.

Imposition by force

C.

The social equality theory

D.

Western education

Correct answer is D

After the abolition of slave trade in 1833 by Britain, many were freed to sierra leone and some trace their root back to Nigeria, they also had opportunity to acquire education offered by the Church Missionary Society (CMS).

80.

The civilization of NOK people depict

A.

The different stages of development in Nigeria

B.

The stone age civilization

C.

The ancient society called Nigeria

D.

The Hausa movement

Correct answer is A

The NOK, through archaeological research has pass through early, middle and late stone age as well as well as stone age.