JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 96

476.

A major cause of depopulation in Nigeria in the 18th century was

A.

The trans-Atlantic slave trade

B.

The trans-Saharan trade

C.

Human sacrifice

D.

Inter-ethnic warfare

Correct answer is A

The Trans-Saharan Trade which had been on for many centuries included several articles of trade of which slaves were later added; human sacrifice was only carried on a very small scale; interethnic warfare took place majorly in the nineteenth century.

 

477.

Islam was introduced in Kano during the reign of

A.

Sarkin Kano Ibrahim Dabo

B.

Sarkin Kano Kanajeji

C.

Sarkin Kano Muhammadu Rumfa

D.

Sarkin Kano Yaji

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

478.

In the 18th century, Zaria was under the influence of

A.

Sokoto

B.

Daura

C.

Kano

D.

Borno

Correct answer is D

Daura was never militarily powerful; the power of Kano had waned as at the time under reference while Sokoto had
not yet come to limelight.

479.

The emergence of states in Hausaland was mainly attributed to

A.

Trading activities

B.

Wars of conquest

C.

Immigration of groups

D.

Population increase

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

480.

Which of the following groups belongs to the Jos Plateau?

A.

Gbagyi and Nupe

B.

Idoma and Igede

C.

Berom and Angas

D.

Jukun and Tiv

Correct answer is C

The Idoma and Tiv can be found in the Benue area, the Nupe in present Niger state and the Juleun in present Taraba State.