JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 84

416.

Nationalist activities developed earlier in British West Africa than in French West Africa because

A.

British colonies were accorded equal status with Britain

B.

Britain had more colonies than France

C.

African chiefs in French colonies were highly respected

D.

Of the systems of administration adopted by the colonial powers

Correct answer is D

The British colonial system allowed nationalist activities while the French in early stage strongly opposed it.

417.

A major reason for the introduction of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria was to

A.

Ensure perfect control of the economy

B.

Further weaken the position of the elite class

C.

Assist the Christian missionaries in their activities

D.

Secure cheap labour for railway construction

Correct answer is A

Control of the economy would grant them unhindered access to raw materials for the European industries and ready markets for the products from the industries.

 

418.

The main goal of the British expedition against the Aro was to

A.

Destroy the Ibini-Ukpabi oracle

B.

Eliminate all opposition to their presence in the hinterland

C.

Pave the way for the Christianization of Igboland

D.

Liberate the Igbo from Aro bondage

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

419.

Britain suppressed the trans-Atlantic slave trade because

A.

There was no more market for slaves in America

B.

It had become very inhuman

C.

The Christian missions preached against it

D.

It became unfavourable to her industrial progress

Correct answer is D

Following the Industrial Revolution, the European countries needed raw materials for their industries not slaves who used to provide cheap manual labour.

420.

The Uzama title holders in Benin Kingdom were responsible for

A.

Advising the Oba in the administration of the Kingdom

B.

Punishing erring members of the royal family

C.

Defending the Kingdom from external attacks

D.

Settling disputes between the Oba and other chiefs

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.