JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 88

436.

The nationalist leaders who played prominent roles during Zimbabwe’s struggle for independence were

A.

Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo

B.

Abel Muzerewaand Kamuzu Banda

C.

Sam Nujoma and Chris Hani

D.

Ndabaningi Sithole and Augustiho Neto

Correct answer is A

Banda led his country Malawi to independence, Neto was at the forefront of Angola’s nationalism, Nujoma in Namibia; Muzorewa and Sithole and were protégés of the Colonial Administration in Zimbabwe.

 

437.

Nationalist’s resistance to colonialism in Africa was influenced by

A.

The level of literacy among the people

B.

Relations between the Africans and Europeans

C.

The effect of Islamic religion on the people

D.

The nature and character of the leadership

Correct answer is D

Leaders of Nationalist movements were educated elite who were charismatic and did not compromise their antagonism to colonialism.

438.

The British government took over the control of the Colony of Sierra Leone in 1807 in order to use it as a

A.

Major trading port in the West African region

B.

Centre for the spread of British culture

C.

Base for anti-slave trade naval patrol

D.

Base to penet West African interior

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

439.

The area later referred to as Cameroon was mandated to

A.

France and Britain

B.

Portugal and Spain

C.

Belgium and Italy

D.

Germany and Belgium

Correct answer is A

A small strip of land in the North and West was given to Britain while the larger part was handed over the France.

 

440.

The last European power to join the race for colonies in Africa was

A.

France

B.

Portugal

C.

Germany

D.

Belgium

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.