JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 58

286.

The main economic activity of the Nupe people is

A.

Leather work

B.

Gathering

C.

Hunting

D.

Rearing cattle

Correct answer is A

The Nupe people are called different name by various tribe in Nigeria, e.g Yoruba refer them as Takpa. The Nupe are noted throughout Nigeria for glass beads, fine leather and mat work, brass trays, and fine cloth.

287.

The decrease of Boer influence in South Africa was as a result of

A.

Mfecane

B.

The great trek

C.

British Domination

D.

Dutch Domination

Correct answer is A

Mfecane was the period of widespread chaos and warfare among indigenous ethnic communities in South Africa.

288.

One of the following is not a gearing factor towards the great trek.

A.

Freedom from British domination

B.

Bringing back to normal the economic, cultural and political independence

C.

The panic that emigration might decline civilization

D.

The fear of conflict on the eastern frontier of South Africa

Correct answer is C

The Dutch reformed church was in opposition to great trek, seeing it also as being an act of godlessness.

289.

Ethiopia's lowlands and high plateau protected the country from __________

A.

External invasion

B.

Internal conflict

C.

Wild jungle animal

D.

Relation with other African nation

Correct answer is A

Ethiopia is located on a semi - desert lowlands, valleys and gorges which protected the country from foreign invasion.

 

290.

The protectorate of Nigeria in 1914 became _________ in 1946

A.

States

B.

Provinces

C.

Regions

D.

Sections

Correct answer is C

Protectorates in 1914 became regions in 1946, under Arthur Richard constitution.