JAMB UTME - History - 2020

The main party against apartheid party in South African was the __________

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The main party against apartheid in South Africa was the African National Congress (ANC). The ANC was a political party founded in 1912 that fought against the apartheid system, which was a system of racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa. The ANC led many peaceful protests and acts of civil disobedience, as well as armed resistance, in an effort to end apartheid and achieve equal rights for all South Africans, regardless of race. The ANC's efforts eventually led to the end of apartheid in the 1990s and the election of Nelson Mandela as the country's first black president in 1994.

The Muslim reform movement have grown due to inspiration from all the following except

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The Muslim reform movement has grown due to inspiration from Pakistan, North Africa, and Arab countries. However, Argentina is not typically recognized as a source of inspiration for the Muslim reform movement. Pakistan, North Africa, and Arab countries have all seen significant political and social changes in recent years, which have led to increased interest in reforming traditional interpretations of Islam. These changes have been driven by a variety of factors, including political instability, economic hardship, and social inequality. As a result, many Muslims in these regions have sought new ways to practice their faith and have turned to reform movements as a means of achieving this. In contrast, Argentina is not typically recognized as a source of inspiration for the Muslim reform movement. While there is a small Muslim community in Argentina, it is not a major center of Islamic scholarship or activism. Therefore, it is less likely to be a source of inspiration for the Muslim reform movement compared to Pakistan, North Africa, and Arab countries.

The completion of the 36 states in Nigeria was done by ____________ in __________ year

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The civilization of NOK people depict

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The support of the Felahin helps Mohammed Ali ___________

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The fast spread of Christianity in Nigeria is associated with

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The policy of assimilation fails in French colony mainly due to _________

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

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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 Efik are primarily located in _________

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The Efik people are primarily located in Southern Nigeria. The Efik are an ethnic group native to Nigeria, primarily found in the southeastern part of the country. They are predominantly located in the states of Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and some parts of Rivers State. The Efik people have a rich cultural heritage and are known for their rich history, traditions, and customs. They have a vibrant traditional music and dance scene, and are also known for their famous cuisine, including dishes such as Afang soup and Edika Ikong soup.

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

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

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Sir Walter Egerton was the governor of the protectorate of Lagos and Southern Nigeria in 1906. He was a British colonial administrator who served in various capacities in different parts of Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Egerton was appointed as the governor of Lagos and Southern Nigeria in 1904, and during his tenure, he implemented various policies aimed at consolidating British control over the region. These included the introduction of a poll tax, the establishment of a legislative council, and the expansion of the railway network. Egerton also played a key role in the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates in 1914, which led to the creation of the modern state of Nigeria.

Every citizens of Benin kingdom is an Oba's subject and were regarded as ________

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

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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).

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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.

___________ constitution gave full blown to federalism in Nigeria.

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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.

__________ was who formed the name Nigeria after the amalgamation of Southern protectorate and Northern protectorate.

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The person who formed the name Nigeria after the amalgamation of the Southern and Northern protectorates was Flora Shaw. She was a British journalist and writer who was married to Lord Lugard, the first Governor-General of Nigeria. In 1914, Lord Lugard oversaw the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates, which created the country now known as Nigeria. Flora Shaw, who was then a colonial correspondent for The Times newspaper, suggested the name "Nigeria" as a way to describe the newly created territory. The name "Nigeria" was derived from the Niger River, which flows through the country, and was suggested by Flora Shaw in an article she wrote for The Times. The name quickly gained acceptance and was adopted as the official name of the country after its amalgamation. In summary, Flora Shaw was the person who formed the name Nigeria after the amalgamation of the Southern and Northern protectorates. She suggested the name "Nigeria" as a way to describe the newly created territory, and the name was quickly adopted and became the official name of the country.

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

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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 not feature of the traditional economic activities of the Yoruba people.

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

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The Abacha's regime adopted a _______ posture with the international organizations.

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The Abacha regime adopted a confrontational posture with international organizations. This means that they were aggressive and uncooperative in their interactions with these organizations. They were more likely to challenge and resist the organizations' demands or requests, rather than complying with them. This confrontational approach may have been driven by a desire to assert their sovereignty or protect their interests, or simply a distrust of these international organizations.

United Nation Organization emerge as a result of collapse of ____________

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The United Nations Organization emerged as a result of the collapse of the League of Nations (LON). The League of Nations was an international organization founded after World War I with the aim of promoting peace and cooperation between nations. However, it failed to prevent the outbreak of World War II and was dissolved in 1946. In response to the failures of the League of Nations, the United Nations was established in 1945 to replace it. The United Nations is an international organization consisting of 193 member states and is dedicated to promoting peace, security, and development around the world. Unlike the League of Nations, the United Nations has been successful in maintaining international peace and stability through diplomacy, conflict resolution, and peacekeeping efforts.

One of the following is not a gearing factor towards the great trek.

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The panic that emigration might decline civilization is not a gearing factor towards the Great Trek. The Great Trek was a movement of Boers (Dutch-speaking farmers) who migrated from the British-controlled Cape Colony in South Africa during the 1830s and 1840s. The Boers had a number of reasons for undertaking the Great Trek, including a desire for freedom from British domination, the restoration of their economic, cultural, and political independence, and a fear of conflict on the eastern frontier of South Africa. The Boers believed that the British were encroaching on their way of life and that they needed to establish their own independent republics in order to preserve their culture and traditions. The fear that emigration might decline civilization was not a factor that motivated the Boers to undertake the Great Trek.

The strained relationship between Nigeria and Britain during Murtala/Obasanjo's regime in 1975 led to ________

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The strained relationship between Nigeria and Britain during Murtala/Obasanjo's regime in 1975 led to the nationalization of British petroleum and Barclays bank. This means that the Nigerian government took control of these companies and made them state-owned. This move was seen as a way for Nigeria to assert its independence from Britain and to take control of its own resources. The nationalization of these companies caused some tension between Nigeria and Britain, but it was also seen as a way to promote economic growth and development in Nigeria.

The Mahdist state or Sudanese Mahdiyya, was a _________ movement launched in 1881. Religious and Political

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Freetown was use to facilitate ________ from 1822 to early 20th century.

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Freetown, which is the capital city of Sierra Leone, was used to facilitate the settlement of freed slaves from 1822 to the early 20th century. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, several British organizations and individuals began advocating for the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade and the emancipation of enslaved Africans. After the British Parliament passed the Slavery Abolition Act in 1833, which abolished slavery throughout the British Empire, many enslaved Africans were freed and needed a place to settle. In 1822, the British government established a settlement for freed slaves in Freetown, which had been founded by the Sierra Leone Company in 1792 as a home for repatriated Africans and other people of African descent. The freed slaves, known as the "recaptives," were resettled in Freetown and other parts of Sierra Leone. Freetown became a center of resettlement for freed slaves from all over West Africa, and the settlement of the recaptives continued until the early 20th century. Freetown also became a hub for the anti-slavery movement and the promotion of Christianity, as many of the recaptives were evangelized by Christian missionaries and educated in Christian schools. In summary, Freetown was used to facilitate the settlement of freed slaves from 1822 to the early 20th century, as the British government established a settlement for them in the city.

The protectorate of Nigeria in 1914 became _________ in 1946

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The protectorate of Nigeria in 1914 became regions in 1946. This means that Nigeria, which was previously divided into different territories for administrative purposes, was restructured into larger geographic units known as regions. Each region had its own government and was made up of several provinces. The move towards regional governance was part of the process of granting more autonomy to the different parts of Nigeria and laying the foundations for its eventual independence from British colonial rule in 1960.

Ethiopia's lowlands and high plateau protected the country from __________

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Ethiopia's lowlands and high plateau protected the country from external invasion. This means that because of the geography of the country, which includes lowlands and a high plateau, it was difficult for foreign armies to invade and conquer Ethiopia. The rugged terrain and difficult to access areas made it hard for enemies to reach the core of the country and successfully invade it. This helped to protect Ethiopia from being taken over by other countries.

The regional south Africa in Africa comprises of _________ countries.

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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.

Once an empty calabash is send out by the Bashorun to an unconstitutional Alaafin on behalf of the Oyomesis, such Alaafin has to ________

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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.

_______ 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 _________ 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.

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.