JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 20

96.

The Mahdist state or Sudanese Mahdiyya, was a _________ movement launched in 1881.

A.

Religious and Political

B.

Economic and Political

C.

Social and Political

D.

Economic and Social

Correct answer is A

The Sudanese Mahdiyyaq is a religious and political movement by Muhammad Ahmed bin Abdullah (later Muhammad al-Mahdi) against the Khediavate of Egypt, which had ruled the Sudan since 1821.

97.

The Coup that took Shehu Shagari out from office was a __________ coup.

A.

Palace

B.

Bloody

C.

Conference

D.

Cohort

Correct answer is A

President Shehu Shagari was removed from office through palace coup by Mohammed Buhari on January 1, 1983.

98.

Before 1963 __________ was the highest court in Nigeria

A.

Supreme court

B.

Appeal court

C.

Privy council

D.

Magistrate court

Correct answer is C

The Supreme court become the highest court in 1963, but before then, the Privy council in London sees to dispute settlement and matters adjudication.

 

99.

The Scramble of Africans by Europeans in 1884/85 Berlin Conference made Nigeria a British _________ colony.

A.

North Africa

B.

East Africa

C.

South Africa

D.

West Africa

Correct answer is D

Nigeria is one of the British west African colonies, others include Ghana, Gambia, and Sierra Leone.

100.

All but one is not impact of British on Nigeria.

A.

Christianity

B.

Amalgamating for federal administration

C.

Islamic law

D.

Common law

Correct answer is C

The Islamic law also known as Sharia law, is a Muslim law and was introduced to the northerners of Nigeria by Arabs even before the advent of British domination.