JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 43

211.

Which administration favoured decoloniation as self-determination of African states?

A.

Balewa's regime

B.

Murtala/Obasanjo regime

C.

Buhari/Idiagbon regime

D.

Shehu Shagari regime

Correct answer is B

Murtala/Obasanjo regime help the states to see through self determination and decolonization.

 

212.

The political party that controlled the federal Governmnet during the second republic in Nigeria was the

A.

Great Nigeria People's party

B.

Nigeria People's party

C.

Unity party of Nigeria

D.

National party of Nigeria

Correct answer is D

National party of Nigeria won the presidential election in 1979, making Alhaji Aliyu Sheu Shagari emerged as the first Executive President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

 

213.

The founder of the MAHDIA (MAHDIYA) MOVEMENT is?

A.

Muhammed Ahmad

B.

Abubakar Bello

C.

Muhammed Bello

D.

Othman Dan Fodio

Correct answer is A

Muhammed Ahmad is the founder of the MAHDIA (MAHDIYA) MOVEMENT because in June 1881 had widespread social and political as well as religious repercussion about the movement.

 

214.

The first jihad in islam was launched in what year?

A.

1998

B.

1804

C.

1918

D.

1960

Correct answer is B

The First jihad was launched in 1804 by Sir Uthman Dan Fodio. It is also the holy way which led to the conquer of the Hausa Fulani empire.

215.

Most discovery in the Eastern and Western Era are usually within the ........ and ........

A.

Zimbezi and and limpopo period

B.

Zambezi and Limpopo period

C.

Limpopo and the period of the primitives

D.

The primitive period

Correct answer is B

Most discovery in the Eastern and Western Era are mostly from these two rivers.