JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 99

491.

The outbreak of the Mfecane is attributable to

A.

The tragic death of Dingiswayo

B.

Dingiswayo’s attempt to impose a European model of administration

C.

The search for grazing and habitable land

D.

The flight of the Swazi northwards

Correct answer is D

Tribes defeated in battle fled and as they came across new bands of people attacked them and those that were victorious took the cattle and land of such conquered people.

492.

The economic reforms of Theodore II of Ethiopia involved the

A.

Encouragement of slave trade

B.

Improvement of agriculture

C.

Reorganization of the fiscal system

D.

Revival of external trade

Correct answer is C

Theodore II introduced many reforms that led to a steady increase in the revenue accruing to Ethiopia.

 

493.

The greatest achievement of Mutesa II in Buganda was his

A.

Ability to resist European imperialism

B.

Conquest of large territories

C.

Diplomacy in dealing with foreigners

D.

Management of religious crises

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

494.

The prime minister in the kingdom of Buganda was known as

A.

Mugema

B.

Katikiro

C.

Kabaka

D.

Omuwanika

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

495.

A major impact of the Omani on East Africa was the

A.

Spread of Islam

B.

Emergence of states

C.

Improvement in agriculture

D.

Introduction of the slave trade

Correct answer is A

Islam had an all-pervading impact on the entire East African region.