JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 75

371.

The division of the Sokoto Caliphate into Emirates was largely due to

A.

The autocratic directive of Dan Fodio

B.

The rivalry that persisted between the Hausa Jihadists and the Fulani scholars

C.

Geographical reasons

D.

Economical factors

Correct answer is C

Geographical reasons is the correct answer. The Sokoto Caliphate because of its large size was divided into the Western Emirates under the authority of Sokoto and the Eastern Emirates which remained more or less autonomous.

372.

The end of the Era of Princes in Ethiopia was a key factor in

A.

Decentralising state power in the hands of Provincial heads

B.

Centralising power in the hands of the Emperors of Ethiopia

C.

The conquest of Southern Ethiopia

D.

Motivating the Italo-Egyptian invasion of Ethiopia

Correct answer is B

The end of the Zamana Masaf∂nt (Era of Princes) led to the centralisation of state power in the hands of the Emperors of Ethiopia. This consolidation of power helped in confronting the Italo-Egyptian invasion in the 19th Century.

 

373.

The Vice President of Nigeria during the 2nd Republic was ... under the platform of the

A.

Humphrey Nwosu, National Party of Nigeria

B.

Alex Ekwueme, National Party of Nigeria

C.

Adisa Akinloye, Unity Party of Nigeria

D.

Tafawa Balewa, National Party of the Nigerians and the Cameroon

Correct answer is B

Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme was the first Vice President of Nigeria in the Second Republic (1979-1983) under the platform of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN).

374.

The colonial investments in extractive industries invariably led to the

A.

Urbanization of towns and cities in Nigeria

B.

Arrival of slave trading in Nigeria and Africa

C.

Motivation of a continued colonial rule

D.

Uneven development of the regions in Nigeria

Correct answer is A

The colonialists invested in raw materials and industries for their extraction employed both skilled and unskilled labour. All of these activities led to the urbanization of the vicinities around these industries.

375.

The London Constitutional Conference of 1957 was targeted at

A.

Increasing wider participation of the people in their Regional legislature

B.

Ensuring the speedy growth of federalism in Nigeria

C.

Imputing the voice of the people in their Independence Constitution

D.

Preparing ground works for the self-governance and inclusive development of Nigeria

Correct answer is D

Preparing ground works for the self-governance and inclusive development of Nigeria is the correct answer. The Conference, among other things, deliberated on the proposed dates for the independence of each of the regions, increased membership of the House of Representatives, creation of the Prime Minister's office etc for Nigeria.