JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 18

86.

One of the following is not feature of the traditional economic activities of the Yoruba people.

A.

Farming

B.

Gathering

C.

Weaving

D.

Hairdressing

Correct answer is B

The Yoruba people are the current south-west inhabitant in Nigeria, they are popularly known for their farming lifestyle among other things.

87.

Mfecane in South Africa happened between ____________

A.

1815-1880

B.

1815-1840

C.

1935-1945

D.

1935-1948

Correct answer is B

Mfecane happened in Southern Africa during the period between 1815 to 1840, thus, easing the way for white expansion into Natal and the High-veld.

 

88.

The expansion of white communities in South Africa is a major cause of _______

A.

The great trek

B.

Racial war

C.

African unionism

D.

The great war

Correct answer is A

The great trek starting in 1836 in southern Africa, was a mass migration of Dutch-speaking inhabitants of British run Cape colony, who left the Cape and travelled eastward by wagon train to the interior of the continent to live beyond the reach of British colonial rule.
 

89.

The main reason Liberia and Ethiopia was not colonized is

A.

The former is a strong country with thriving empire while the later is a country

B.

The latter is a strong country with thriving empire while the former is a country for freed American slave

C.

The former is a Christian made nation while the latter is a mixed giving it freedom from colonial lord

D.

The latter surrender fast while the former surrender later

Correct answer is B

The Italian had attempted many times to colonize Ethiopia, but all attempts failed due to Ethiopia military strength and location, while Liberia was formed as a home for freed American slaves.

90.

___________ was the governor of the protectorate of Lagos and Southern Nigeria in 1906.

A.

Sir Walter Raleigh

B.

Sir Walter Egerton

C.

Lord Lugard

D.

Sir William Robertson

Correct answer is B

Sir Walter Egerton had a long career in the administration of British empire, holding senior position which included the governorship of Lagos colony and southern Nigeria in 1906.