JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 89

441.

The policy of separation of the races in South Africa was first adopted in the Cape by the

A.

British

B.

French

C.

Germans

D.

Boer

Correct answer is D

The Boer – led government introduced the policy of apartheid- a policy of racial segregation.

442.

The dissatisfaction of the Boer with British reforms at the Cape Colony made them to

A.

Stage a rebellion against the British

B.

Negotiate peace settlement with the British

C.

Form a strong political organization

D.

Emigrate from the area

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

443.

The rise of Shaka the Zulu was a result of the

A.

Introduction of new military tactics

B.

Support he got from the Boer

C.

Wealth he acquired from heavy taxation

D.

Decentralization of political authority

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

444.

One of the factors that attracted the Europeans to East Africa was the desire

A.

For tropical produce

B.

For territorial expansion

C.

To establish Christian missions

D.

To spread Western education

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

445.

By 1700, the Portuguese had been expelled from all their coastal strongholds in East Africa by the

A.

Arab traders

B.

English traders

C.

Belgium traders

D.

Indian traders

Correct answer is A

Arab traders from all the East African coastal states came together to expel the Portuguese who had become weak at that time.