History, 2012, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2012

Title :

History

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
11.	Ibadan-Ijebu relations in the 19th Century became hostile as a result of A. boundary disputes between them B. succession to the Ijebu throne C. British annexation of Lagos D. Ibadan’s attempt to reach the coast. Show Content Detailed Solution The Ijebu and Egba were fiercely opposed to Ibadan’s attempt to procure arms and ammunition directly from Lagos to prosecute her wars.	D
12.	The Ekiti Parapo was aimed at A. checking European inroad into Yorubaland B. restoring the dignity of the Alaafin C. reducing the powers of Ibadan D. forming a federated government. Show Content Detailed Solution Ibadan had grown to become the most powerful Yoruba state whose administrative over other Yoruba states and towns had become oppressive and therefore unpopular.	C
13.	The Uzama title holders in Benin Kingdom were responsible for A. advising the Oba in the administration of the Kingdom B. punishing erring members of the royal family C. defending the Kingdom from external attacks D. settling disputes between the Oba and other chiefs.	A
14.	Britain suppressed the trans-Atlantic slave trade because A. there was no more market for slaves in America B. it had become very inhuman C. the Christian missions preached against it D. it became unfavourable to her industrial progress. Show Content Detailed Solution Following the Industrial Revolution, the European countries needed raw materials for their industries not slaves who used to provide cheap manual labour.	D
15.	The main goal of the British expedition against the Aro was to A. destroy the Ibini-Ukpabi oracle B. eliminate all opposition to their presence in the hinterland C. pave the way for the Christianization of Igboland D. liberate the Igbo from Aro bondage.	B
16.	A major reason for the introduction of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria was to A. ensure perfect control of the economy B. further weaken the position of the elite class C. assist the Christian missionaries in their activities D. secure cheap labour for railway construction. Show Content Detailed Solution Control of the economy would grant them unhindered access to raw materials for the European industries and ready markets for the products from the industries.	A
17.	Nationalist activities developed earlier in British West Africa than in French West Africa because A. British colonies were accorded equal status with Britain B. Britain had more colonies than France C. African chiefs in French colonies were highly respected D. of the systems of administration adopted by the colonial powers. Show Content Detailed Solution The British colonial system allowed nationalist activities while the French in early stage strongly opposed it.	D
18.	The main reason for the construction of the railway from Port-Harcourt into the hinterland was the A. discovery of tin in Jos area B. discovery of a deep sea harbor at Port-Harcourt C. discovery of coal at Udi Show Content Detailed Solution Coal is a very heavy mineral which cannot be carried by road transport	C
19.	During the colonial period, agricultural policy in Nigeria was designed to A. raise the financial base of the country B. make the economy compete favourably in the world market C. provide raw materials for British industries D. demonstrate Britain’s concern for the development of its colonies. Show Content Detailed Solution This was done by the encouragement of Nigerian farmers to cultivate cash crops.	C
20.	The Nigerian Youth Movement collapsed as a result of A. its failure to win elections B. shortage of funds to run its affairs C. the harassment of its leadership by government D. the break-up of its leadership.	D

11.	Ibadan-Ijebu relations in the 19th Century became hostile as a result of A. boundary disputes between them B. succession to the Ijebu throne C. British annexation of Lagos D. Ibadan’s attempt to reach the coast. Show Content Detailed Solution The Ijebu and Egba were fiercely opposed to Ibadan’s attempt to procure arms and ammunition directly from Lagos to prosecute her wars.	D
12.	The Ekiti Parapo was aimed at A. checking European inroad into Yorubaland B. restoring the dignity of the Alaafin C. reducing the powers of Ibadan D. forming a federated government. Show Content Detailed Solution Ibadan had grown to become the most powerful Yoruba state whose administrative over other Yoruba states and towns had become oppressive and therefore unpopular.	C
13.	The Uzama title holders in Benin Kingdom were responsible for A. advising the Oba in the administration of the Kingdom B. punishing erring members of the royal family C. defending the Kingdom from external attacks D. settling disputes between the Oba and other chiefs.	A
14.	Britain suppressed the trans-Atlantic slave trade because A. there was no more market for slaves in America B. it had become very inhuman C. the Christian missions preached against it D. it became unfavourable to her industrial progress. Show Content Detailed Solution Following the Industrial Revolution, the European countries needed raw materials for their industries not slaves who used to provide cheap manual labour.	D
15.	The main goal of the British expedition against the Aro was to A. destroy the Ibini-Ukpabi oracle B. eliminate all opposition to their presence in the hinterland C. pave the way for the Christianization of Igboland D. liberate the Igbo from Aro bondage.	B

16.	A major reason for the introduction of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria was to A. ensure perfect control of the economy B. further weaken the position of the elite class C. assist the Christian missionaries in their activities D. secure cheap labour for railway construction. Show Content Detailed Solution Control of the economy would grant them unhindered access to raw materials for the European industries and ready markets for the products from the industries.	A
17.	Nationalist activities developed earlier in British West Africa than in French West Africa because A. British colonies were accorded equal status with Britain B. Britain had more colonies than France C. African chiefs in French colonies were highly respected D. of the systems of administration adopted by the colonial powers. Show Content Detailed Solution The British colonial system allowed nationalist activities while the French in early stage strongly opposed it.	D
18.	The main reason for the construction of the railway from Port-Harcourt into the hinterland was the A. discovery of tin in Jos area B. discovery of a deep sea harbor at Port-Harcourt C. discovery of coal at Udi Show Content Detailed Solution Coal is a very heavy mineral which cannot be carried by road transport	C
19.	During the colonial period, agricultural policy in Nigeria was designed to A. raise the financial base of the country B. make the economy compete favourably in the world market C. provide raw materials for British industries D. demonstrate Britain’s concern for the development of its colonies. Show Content Detailed Solution This was done by the encouragement of Nigerian farmers to cultivate cash crops.	C
20.	The Nigerian Youth Movement collapsed as a result of A. its failure to win elections B. shortage of funds to run its affairs C. the harassment of its leadership by government D. the break-up of its leadership.	D