A major cause of depopulation in Nigeria in the 18th century was
The trans-Atlantic slave trade
The trans-Saharan trade
Human sacrifice
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.
Islam was introduced in Kano during the reign of
Sarkin Kano Ibrahim Dabo
Sarkin Kano Kanajeji
Sarkin Kano Muhammadu Rumfa
Sarkin Kano Yaji
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
In the 18th century, Zaria was under the influence of
Sokoto
Daura
Kano
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.
The emergence of states in Hausaland was mainly attributed to
Trading activities
Wars of conquest
Immigration of groups
Population increase
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Which of the following groups belongs to the Jos Plateau?
Gbagyi and Nupe
Idoma and Igede
Berom and Angas
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.