JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 59

291.

The support of the Felahin helps Mohammed Ali ___________

A.

Eliminating the Mamluks

B.

Fight against the French men

C.

Gain effective control of Egypt

D.

Eradicate British rule

Correct answer is B

Fellahin are native peasants or labourer, mostly farmers or agricultural labourers in the middle east and north Africa, they supported Mohammed Ali gain effective control of Egypt.

292.

The Muslim reform movement have grown due to inspiration from all the following except

A.

Pakistan

B.

North Africa

C.

Argentina

D.

Arab

Correct answer is C

The movement have often been inspired by North Africans, Arabs or in some cases, Indo-Pakistani traditions of reform, such as the salafiya of Muhammed Abduh.

293.

One of these is not a social development under colonial rule.

A.

Trade relation

B.

Common legal system

C.

Emergence of press

D.

Exploitation

Correct answer is D

Exploitation is a negative impact of colonialism e.g Lever Brothers took over the Niger company in 1929, they became heirs to one of the most notorious explorers of the 19th century African.

294.

_________ led to the European merchant agenda for imperialism and smooth penetration of Nigeria

A.

The need to extend christianity in Africa

B.

Abolition of slave trade and the need for raw materials

C.

Need for Africa civilization

D.

Need to help Nigeria become federation

Correct answer is B

Abolition of slave trade cause the British capitalist to exploit foreign countries in order to get raw material to develop their industry.
 

295.

Sierra Leone finally got freedom from the British colonial domination in ________

A.

1975

B.

1961

C.

1964

D.

1960

Correct answer is C

Sierra Leone, one of the British west Africa colony, got her independence on 27th April, 1961 under the leadership of Sir Milton Margai who became their first prime minister.