JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 23

111.

Once an empty calabash is send out by the Bashorun to an unconstitutional Alaafin on behalf of the Oyomesis, such Alaafin has to _______

A.

Appease to the gods

B.

Commit Suicide

C.

Bend the Knee to Oyomesi

D.

Stay Indoor for 7days

Correct answer is B

An empty calabash could be sent by Bashorun ( leader of Oyomesi) to Alaafin who has acted unconstitutional, this message authorize such Alaafin to commit suicide.

 

112.

The method of order used by Europeans to take over the present day Nigeria is_______

A.

Explorers, imperialists, trader and missionaries

B.

Explorer, trader, missionaries and imperialists

C.

Trader, colonialist, indirect rule and freedom

D.

Freedom, trader, colonialist and imperialist

Correct answer is B

Most European groups that came to Nigeria started as an explorer, then later trading with the locals, and sometimes after missionaries set in and finally the imperialists motive ( Foreigners dominating domestic economic).

 

113.

Portuguese speaking countries in Africa who were formerly colonized by Portugal are generally refer to as____________

A.

Busophone

B.

Anglophone

C.

Francophone

D.

Spaniards

Correct answer is A

A Busophone country is that which was formerly colonized by Portugal and speaks Portuguese as her official language, E.g Carpe Verde, Guinea Bissau and Mozambique.

 

114.

The regional south Africa in Africa comprises of _________ countries.

A.

11

B.

10

C.

5

D.

7

Correct answer is A

South Africa is one of the 5 regions of Africa. South Africa is then further subdivided into 11 independent countries which include Republic of South Africa.

115.

One of the following is regarded as the founding father of the Kanuri?

A.

Idris Alooma

B.

Mohammed Yusuf

C.

Ali Ghaji

D.

Sheik Musa

Correct answer is C

The old Nupe kingdom was established in the middle of 15th century in a basin between the Niger and Kaduna river, in what is now central Nigeria and the legendary founder of Nile is Ali Ghaji.