Which constitution laid the foundation for the establishment of political parties in Nigeria?
The Clifford constitution of 1922
The Richards constitution of 1946
The Macpherson constitution of 1951
The Lyttleton constitution of 1954
Correct answer is A
The Clifford's constitution of 1922 introduced Elective principles which laid the foundation for the establishment of political parties in Nigeria.
Who established the Sokoto Caliphate?
Abdullahi Dan Fodio
Ahmadu Bello
Usman Dan Fodio
None of the above
Correct answer is C
The Sokoto Caliphate was a West African Empire that became a part of northern Nigeria. It was founded by the charismatic Fulani Islamic scholar and political leader Usman dan Fodio upon his conquer of the Hausa people.
How many geo-political zones are there in Nigeria?
5
6
7
8
Correct answer is B
The states in Nigeria are grouped into six geopolitical zones, the North Central (NC), North East (NE), North West (NW), South West (SW), South East (SE) and South (SS).
Who is regarded the father of modern Egypt?
Haile Selaisse
Brutus Ghali Brutus
Senghor Cedric
Mohammad Ali
Correct answer is D
Mohammad Ali is regarded as the father of modern Egypt. He founded the Khedivate of Egypt and Sudan in 1805, capitalizing on the disorder in Egypt that followed the French occupation (1798 to 1801), and his descendants ruled Egypt until the Free Officers' Revolution in 1952.
What is the title of the king's mother in Benin kingdom?
Iye
Iyoba
Yeye
Ummi
Correct answer is B
In the Benin kingdom, the iyoba, or mother of the oba (king), occupies an important and historically significant place within Benin's political hierarchy.