JAMB UTME - History - 2020

The Efik serve as ___________ between the white trader on the coast and the inland tribes of Cross river.

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The Efik serve as middlemen between the white traders on the coast and the inland tribes of Cross River. This means that they act as intermediaries or go-betweens who facilitate trade and communication between these two groups. The Efik were skilled traders who were able to navigate the complex trade networks of the region, and they played an important role in the exchange of goods and services between the coast and the interior. They were also able to use their knowledge of the region and its people to negotiate fair deals and resolve disputes, making them valuable helpers and mediators in the trade process.

The Emir of Sokoto controls the ________ empire as one of the supreme headquarter.

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North Africa according to United Nation Classification comprises of how many countries.

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The maasai tribe of East African speaks ...... language among the Nilotic family of African tribes.

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The Maasai tribe of East Africa speaks the Maa language, which belongs to the Nilotic family of African tribes. The Nilotic family is a group of several hundred indigenous ethnic groups that inhabit the Nile Valley and surrounding areas of East Africa, including Kenya and Tanzania. Maa is a tonal language that is primarily spoken by the Maasai people, who are known for their semi-nomadic lifestyle and traditional cultural practices such as cattle-herding and pastoralism. While Swahili is also widely spoken in East Africa, it belongs to the Bantu family of languages, which is distinct from the Nilotic family to which Maa belongs. Bini is a language spoken in Nigeria, and Berber is spoken in North Africa.

____________ played a prominent role in the government of the Kanem-Borno empire.

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The correct answer is "Queen mother, Magira," as she played a prominent role in the government of the Kanem-Borno empire. The Kanem-Borno empire was a pre-colonial state located in what is now northeastern Nigeria and eastern Chad. It was known for its powerful military and extensive trade networks, and it controlled a large area of the Sahel region of Africa. Queen mother Magira was a key figure in the Kanem-Borno empire's government, serving as an advisor to the king and playing an important role in the selection of his successors. She was also responsible for overseeing the education and training of young princes, helping to ensure that they were prepared to take on the responsibilities of ruling the empire. Magira's position as queen mother gave her a great deal of influence and power within the empire, and her role in governance was widely recognized and respected. Her contributions to the Kanem-Borno empire's political and cultural life have been recognized by historians and scholars, making her a significant figure in the history of Africa.

The _________ wield the administrative power over other Yoruba land in 19th century.

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The Oyo empire wielded the administrative power over other Yoruba land in the 19th century. The Oyo empire was a powerful kingdom that emerged in what is now southwestern Nigeria in the 14th century. At its peak in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Oyo empire was one of the most powerful states in West Africa and had significant influence over other Yoruba-speaking communities in the region. In the 19th century, the Oyo empire continued to exercise significant administrative power over other Yoruba lands. The empire had a well-structured administrative system with a central authority and local chiefs who had various responsibilities such as collecting taxes and maintaining law and order. The Oyo empire also had a powerful army which was used to maintain its authority over other Yoruba-speaking communities and protect its borders from external threats. Despite its power, the Oyo empire faced several challenges in the 19th century, including conflicts with other Yoruba states and European powers who were beginning to colonize the region. These challenges eventually led to the decline of the Oyo empire and the fragmentation of the Yoruba-speaking communities in the region.

Egyptian nationalism in late 18th century and early 20th century majorly aimed at ________

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Egyptian nationalism in the late 18th century and early 20th century mainly aimed at ensuring Egyptian independence. During this time period, Egypt was under the control of various foreign powers, including the Ottoman Empire, Britain, and France. Egyptian nationalists believed that their country should be governed by its own people and not by foreign powers. They sought to establish a sense of Egyptian identity and to create a government that was responsive to the needs and desires of the Egyptian people. One of the key figures in the Egyptian nationalist movement was Saad Zaghloul, who led the Wafd Party in the early 20th century. The Wafd Party called for an end to British occupation and for the establishment of a democratic government in Egypt. The party also demanded that Egypt be granted full independence and control over its own affairs. The Egyptian nationalist movement was also influenced by the rise of pan-Arabism, which sought to unite the Arab world and create a single, independent Arab state. Egyptian nationalists believed that Egypt should be at the forefront of this movement and should lead the way in creating a strong, independent Arab nation. In summary, Egyptian nationalism in the late 18th century and early 20th century aimed at ensuring Egyptian independence, as nationalists sought to establish a government that was responsive to the needs and desires of the Egyptian people and to end foreign control over their country.

The first capital of Kanem-Bornu was located at ________

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The first capital of the Kanem-Bornu empire was Njimi. Kanem-Bornu was a medieval empire that existed in what is now Chad and Nigeria. Njimi was the first capital of the empire, where the ruling king and government were based. Over time, the capital was moved to different locations, but Njimi remained an important city in the empire's history.

The second military coup d' e tat in Nigeria took place on

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The second military coup d'état in Nigeria took place on July 29, 1966. This coup was carried out by a group of military officers, mainly from the Igbo ethnic group, in response to the first military coup which had taken place on January 15, 1966. The January 1966 coup was led by mostly Igbo officers who overthrew the democratic government of Nigeria, which led to the assassination of several prominent Nigerian politicians from the Northern and Western regions. The July 1966 coup was a retaliatory response by Northern Nigerian military officers who overthrew the military government that came to power after the January coup. The coup was a violent and bloody one, and it led to the death of the then Head of State, Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, who was from the Igbo ethnic group. This event further exacerbated the already-tense ethnic and regional divisions within Nigeria, which ultimately led to the outbreak of the Nigerian Civil War in 1967.

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The first African to be ordained bishop by the Christian missionary school and consecrated as bishop of the Niger territory is Ajayi Crowther. Ajayi Crowther was a Yoruba man from western Nigeria who was captured as a slave when he was a child and taken to Sierra Leone. There, he was rescued by Christian missionaries and educated at the Fourah Bay College in Freetown, where he became a teacher and a Christian missionary. In 1843, Crowther was selected to be part of the Niger expedition, which aimed to explore and open up the River Niger for trade and missionary work. Crowther played a key role in the expedition, acting as an interpreter and mediator between the expedition members and the local communities they encountered. After the expedition, Crowther continued his work as a missionary and was ordained as a deacon in 1847 and later as a priest in 1852. In 1864, he was consecrated as the first African bishop of the Niger territory, which covered the area now known as Nigeria. Crowther is recognized as a pioneer in the spread of Christianity in Nigeria and played a key role in the translation of the Bible into Yoruba and other Nigerian languages. He is also remembered as a symbol of the resilience and determination of Africans in the face of slavery and colonialism.

The main reason Liberia and Ethiopia was not colonised is

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Due to colonialism, the new day Nigeria now has English as her official language. Nigeria was colonized by the British from the late 19th century until it gained its independence in 1960. During the period of British colonial rule, the English language was introduced and used as the official language for administrative purposes. After independence, English continued to be used as the official language for governance, education, business, and other formal communication. Today, English is spoken by the majority of Nigerians and serves as a unifying language for the country's diverse ethnic and linguistic groups. While Pidgin and Hausa are widely spoken in Nigeria, they are not official languages. French, on the other hand, was not introduced by the colonial authorities in Nigeria since Nigeria was not colonized by the French.

The support of the Felahin helps Mohammed Ali ___________

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_______ who was the minister of defence staff of the republic of Biafra, formally renounced the existence of the state in 1970.

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Major General Philip Effiong was the minister of defence staff of the Republic of Biafra and formally renounced the existence of the state in 1970. The Republic of Biafra was a short-lived state in southeastern Nigeria that existed from 1967 to 1970, during the Nigerian Civil War. Major General Philip Effiong was the last head of state of Biafra and served as the minister of defence staff during the war. In 1970, after a long and bloody conflict, Effiong formally renounced the existence of the Republic of Biafra, effectively bringing the war to an end and reuniting Nigeria. Effiong's decision was a significant moment in the history of Nigeria and helped to lay the foundations for the country's ongoing unity and stability.

The first regime to successfully transfer power back to civil rule was

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The first regime to successfully transfer power back to civil rule was Murtala/Obasanjo's regime. Murtala Ramat Muhammed became the head of state of Nigeria in a military coup in July 1975. He ruled for about 8 months before he was assassinated. Olusegun Obasanjo, his deputy, took over and ruled for about two and a half years before he handed over power to a civilian government in 1979, marking the end of military rule in Nigeria and the beginning of the country's second republic.

_________ led to the European merchant agenda for imperialism and smooth penetration of Nigeria

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One of the following majorly influence the success of Sokoto jihad

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The main economic activity of the Nupe people is

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One of these is not an organ of Organisation of Petroleum exporting countries.

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The General Assembly is not an organ of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). OPEC is an intergovernmental organization that was established to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its member countries. The main organs of OPEC are the Conference, the Board of Governors, and the Secretariat. The Conference is the supreme authority of OPEC and is comprised of representatives from each member country. The Board of Governors is responsible for overseeing the implementation of OPEC's policies and decisions, while the Secretariat is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day work of the organization.

The 1959 general election was between three political parties which at the time were

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The 1959 general election in Nigeria was between three political parties: the Action Group (AG), the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC), and the Northern People's Congress (NPC).

The crown colony system is ________

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The crown colony system is a form of British direct rule over territory that was annexed by the British Empire. Under this system, a colony was ruled directly by a governor appointed by the British government, rather than through the use of traditional rulers or local elites. The governor had significant power over the colony's administration, including the power to make laws, establish courts, and appoint officials. This system was commonly used in Africa and other parts of the British Empire during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Mahdist rebel against the Egyptian authority was a success due to

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The Mahdist rebellion against the Egyptian authority was successful due to widespread support. The Mahdist rebellion was a religious and political movement that began in the late 19th century in Sudan. The movement was led by Muhammad Ahmad, who claimed to be the Mahdi or savior of Islam. The Mahdi and his followers were opposed to the Egyptian authorities, who were seen as corrupt and oppressive. One of the main reasons for the success of the Mahdist rebellion was the widespread support it received from the Sudanese people. The Mahdi was able to mobilize large numbers of people by appealing to their religious beliefs and promising to overthrow the Egyptian authorities and establish a just and fair Islamic state. The Mahdi's message resonated with many Sudanese who were unhappy with the Egyptian authorities and saw the Mahdi as a legitimate leader who could bring about positive change. In addition to the support of the people, the Mahdi's forces were also successful in military engagements with the Egyptian authorities. The Mahdi and his followers were able to defeat Egyptian armies in several battles, which further strengthened their position and weakened the authority of the Egyptian government. While the leadership skills of Gordon, the British Governor-General of Sudan, have been questioned in the aftermath of the rebellion, it is important to note that the rebellion was largely a result of popular dissatisfaction with the Egyptian authorities and their policies in Sudan.

The mid western region was created out of the ___________ in 1963.

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The Nigeria president who with Eyadema of Togo spearhead the formation of ECOWAS is ___________

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Before 1963 __________ was the highest court in Nigeria

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Before 1963, the Privy Council was the highest court in Nigeria. The Privy Council was a judicial body based in London, England, that served as the final court of appeal for the British Empire and Commonwealth countries, including Nigeria. The Privy Council was made up of senior judges and legal experts appointed by the British monarch. Nigerian cases that could not be resolved by the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeal were appealed to the Privy Council. However, in 1963, the Nigerian Constitution was amended to establish the Supreme Court of Nigeria as the final court of appeal in the country, effectively ending the appellate jurisdiction of the Privy Council in Nigeria.

The Scramble of Africans by Europeans in 1884/85 Berlin Conference made Nigeria a British _________ colony.

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The Scramble of Africans by Europeans in 1884/85 Berlin Conference made Nigeria a British West Africa colony. In the late 1800s, European countries were rushing to colonize and control as much of Africa as they could. They did this through a process known as the "Scramble for Africa". At the Berlin Conference of 1884/1885, European countries met and divided up Africa among themselves, with each country claiming certain territories. As a result of this scramble, Nigeria became a British colony in West Africa. The British ruled Nigeria until 1960, when the country gained its independence.

The fast spread of Christianity in Nigeria is associated with

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Most Omani belongs to ________ muslim faith and are regarded as the followers of the Abdullah Ibn Ibad

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Most Omanis belong to the Ibadhi Muslim faith and are regarded as the followers of Abdullah Ibn Ibad. Ibadism is a branch of Islam that emerged in the early Islamic period and is distinct from the more widely known Sunni and Shia branches. Ibadis believe in the importance of consensus and consultation in matters of governance, and they reject the use of violence in religious disputes. Abdullah Ibn Ibad was a scholar who lived in the early Islamic period and is considered the founder of the Ibadhi branch of Islam. The majority of Oman's population is Ibadhi, and the country has a long history of tolerance and coexistence between different religious communities.

One but all are factors that lead to growth of nationalism in Nigeria.

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In whose regime was illegal West Africa aliens living in Nigeria expelled?

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Illegal West Africa aliens living in Nigeria were expelled during the Buhari/Idiagbon era. In 1983, General Muhammadu Buhari became the military head of state of Nigeria after a military coup. He appointed Major-General Tunde Idiagbon as his deputy. During their regime, a policy was put in place to expel illegal immigrants who were mostly from West Africa, particularly Ghana. The policy was known as the "Aliens Compliance Order" and it gave illegal immigrants a two-week ultimatum to leave the country or face deportation. The policy was part of the government's effort to tackle economic challenges, including high unemployment and a shortage of resources, which were exacerbated by the presence of illegal immigrants. The government also believed that illegal immigrants were responsible for criminal activities and other social problems in the country. As a result of the policy, an estimated two million immigrants, mostly Ghanaians, were forced to leave Nigeria. The move was widely criticized by the international community and human rights groups, who accused the government of violating the rights of the immigrants. However, the Buhari/Idiagbon regime defended the policy, arguing that it was necessary to protect the interests of Nigerians and maintain law and order in the country.

All but one is not impact of British on Nigeria.

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The decrease of Boer influence in South Africa was as a result of

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The civilization of NOK people depict

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Portuguese speaking countries in Africa who were formerly colonized by Portugal are generally refer to as____________

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One of the following is generally referred to as the first executive president in Nigeria

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The three existing groups before the creation of Organizations of Africa Unity in 1963 were __________

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The three existing groups before the creation of the Organization of African Unity in 1963 were the Casablanca Group, the Brazzaville Group, and the Monrovia Group. The Casablanca Group was made up of African countries that supported a more unified, federal approach to African independence and the formation of a united African state. It included countries such as Egypt, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Libya, and Morocco. The Brazzaville Group, on the other hand, was made up of African countries that supported a more gradual, step-by-step approach to African unity and independence. This group included countries such as Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Gabon, and Madagascar. The Monrovia Group was made up of African countries that were considered more aligned with the Western powers and supported a more conservative, non-aligned approach to African unity and independence. It included countries such as Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Senegal. These groups had different ideas about how to achieve African unity and independence, and their different perspectives and approaches eventually led to the formation of the Organization of African Unity in 1963, which aimed to promote unity and cooperation among African nations.

The trans-Atlantic slave trade was displace with search for raw materials by the British due to ___________

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The trans-Atlantic slave trade was replaced with a search for raw materials by the British due to the industrial revolution. The industrial revolution, which began in Britain in the late 18th century, brought about a massive increase in the demand for raw materials to fuel the growth of new industries. The British, who were at the forefront of this economic transformation, began to look for new sources of raw materials to feed their growing factories. This led to a shift away from the trans-Atlantic slave trade, which had been a major source of labor for British colonies in the Americas, and towards the search for raw materials in other parts of the world. This change had a profound impact on the global economy and shaped the course of world history in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The Coup that took Shehu Shagari out from office was a __________ coup.

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The South-Eastern part of Nigeria was _________ in its political system before the advent of colonialism.

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Before the advent of colonialism, the South-Eastern part of Nigeria was organized into village or clan-based political systems. Before the arrival of European colonizers, the indigenous communities of the South-Eastern region of Nigeria had their own traditional political systems. These political systems were based on the village or clan, and each community was governed by a council of elders or a traditional leader. These leaders were responsible for making decisions for their community and resolving disputes. The traditional political systems in the South-Eastern region of Nigeria were highly decentralized and relied on the cooperation and consensus of the community members.

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