JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 95

471.

The greatest problem faced by the Old Oyo Empire in the early 19th century was the

A.

Weakening of the central authority

B.

Incursion of the jihadists

C.

British encroachment into Yorubaland

D.

Dominant influence of Bashorun Gaha

Correct answer is A

The other options are the effects of the selected answer.

472.

A factor responsible for the growth of large towns among the Yoruba was the

A.

Absence of conflict in the area

B.

Concentration of Europeans in the area

C.

Fertile nature of the soil in the area

D.

High centralization of authority in the area

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

473.

Which of the following pioneered Christian missionary activities in Calabar?

A.

Mary Slessor

B.

William Baike

C.

Thomas Freeman

D.

Hope Waddell

Correct answer is A

Freeman pioneered Methodist missionary activity in Yoruba land; Baikie led the 1857 missionary expedition to
the North; Slessor worked together to abolish some negative traditional practices in Calabar.

 

474.

The women who wielded political influence in Borno were

A.

Magara, Magira and Gumsu

B.

Gumsu, Daurama and Magira

C.

Turunku, Magara and Gumsu

D.

Daurama, Turunku and Kaugama

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

475.

The Sokoto Jihad was

A.

The first Islamic movement in West Africa

B.

An attempt to establish Fulani dominance

C.

The last of the 19th century Jihads

D.

The origin of the other Jihads in West Africa

Correct answer is D

The other Jihads wee offshoot of the Sokoto movement.