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

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Year :

2012

Title :

History

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

31 - 40 of 48 Questions

#	Question	Ans
31.	Nineteenth century Egyptian nationalism principally aimed at A. controlling the Suez Canal B. forming a constitutional government in Egypt C. bringing down the monarchy D. ensuring Egyptian independence.	D
32.	The Battle of Tel el-Kebir was fought between A. the British and the Urabists B. Tawfiq and the Mahdists C. the Khedive and the Wafdists D. Napoleon and the Mamluks. Show Content Detailed Solution The Urabis’ seizure of power in Egypt to end foreign domination of the country eventually led to stiff opposition from the British which defeated the nationalists and occupied Egypt.	A
33.	Morocco was of strategic importance to the European countries because A. of its good climatic conditions B. it was highly industrialized C. it possessed good mineral resources D. it provided an entrance to the Mediterranean.	D
34.	The Mahdists revolt in the Sudan was successful A. They believed they had a superior faith B. it enjoyed widespread support C. the Egyptian army was poorly trained D. General Gordon was an incompetent commander.	B
35.	Sayyid Said increased the volume of trade with the Europeans by A. allowing them to take control of the trade with the hinterland B. replacing Indian middlemen with Europeans C. allowing European consuls to reside in Zanzibar D. making English the lingua franca of Zanzibar. Show Content Detailed Solution The European consuls were to ensure compliance with commercial treaties signed between their countries and the Omani rulers and to protect citizens of their countries from molestations.	C
36.	One of the main aims of the British conquest of Buganda was to A. gain access to the cape of Good Hope B. pain control of the gold mines of Bunyoro C. prevent other Europeans from controlling the source of the Nile D. take control of the trade routes in the area.	C
37.	The survival of Ethiopia as an independent polity was as a result of the A. location of the kingdom B. alliance with some European powers C. strong economic base of the kingdom D. introduction of a compulsory military service. Show Content Detailed Solution Ethiopia is characterized by highplateaux, gorges and valleys as well as semi-desert lowlands which have protected the country from external invasion.	A
38.	The Mfecane resulted in the A. division and fragmentation of the Zulu nation B. formation of the Ndebele state C. decrease in Boer influence in South Africa D. dispersal of the Zulu to the Katanga copper belt.	B
39.	The 1960 Sharpeville revolt was specifically against A. labour laws B. land laws C. pass laws D. marriage laws. Show Content Detailed Solution The protests were against restrictions of the movement of Africans from one area to another especially to enter any area occupied by the white people.	C
40.	A major consequence of the Great Trek was the A. restriction of movement of the whites in South Africa B. agitation for black-white equality in South Africa C. annexation of white communities by the Africans D. the expansion of white communities in South Africa.	D

31.	Nineteenth century Egyptian nationalism principally aimed at A. controlling the Suez Canal B. forming a constitutional government in Egypt C. bringing down the monarchy D. ensuring Egyptian independence.	D
32.	The Battle of Tel el-Kebir was fought between A. the British and the Urabists B. Tawfiq and the Mahdists C. the Khedive and the Wafdists D. Napoleon and the Mamluks. Show Content Detailed Solution The Urabis’ seizure of power in Egypt to end foreign domination of the country eventually led to stiff opposition from the British which defeated the nationalists and occupied Egypt.	A
33.	Morocco was of strategic importance to the European countries because A. of its good climatic conditions B. it was highly industrialized C. it possessed good mineral resources D. it provided an entrance to the Mediterranean.	D
34.	The Mahdists revolt in the Sudan was successful A. They believed they had a superior faith B. it enjoyed widespread support C. the Egyptian army was poorly trained D. General Gordon was an incompetent commander.	B
35.	Sayyid Said increased the volume of trade with the Europeans by A. allowing them to take control of the trade with the hinterland B. replacing Indian middlemen with Europeans C. allowing European consuls to reside in Zanzibar D. making English the lingua franca of Zanzibar. Show Content Detailed Solution The European consuls were to ensure compliance with commercial treaties signed between their countries and the Omani rulers and to protect citizens of their countries from molestations.	C

36.	One of the main aims of the British conquest of Buganda was to A. gain access to the cape of Good Hope B. pain control of the gold mines of Bunyoro C. prevent other Europeans from controlling the source of the Nile D. take control of the trade routes in the area.	C
37.	The survival of Ethiopia as an independent polity was as a result of the A. location of the kingdom B. alliance with some European powers C. strong economic base of the kingdom D. introduction of a compulsory military service. Show Content Detailed Solution Ethiopia is characterized by highplateaux, gorges and valleys as well as semi-desert lowlands which have protected the country from external invasion.	A
38.	The Mfecane resulted in the A. division and fragmentation of the Zulu nation B. formation of the Ndebele state C. decrease in Boer influence in South Africa D. dispersal of the Zulu to the Katanga copper belt.	B
39.	The 1960 Sharpeville revolt was specifically against A. labour laws B. land laws C. pass laws D. marriage laws. Show Content Detailed Solution The protests were against restrictions of the movement of Africans from one area to another especially to enter any area occupied by the white people.	C
40.	A major consequence of the Great Trek was the A. restriction of movement of the whites in South Africa B. agitation for black-white equality in South Africa C. annexation of white communities by the Africans D. the expansion of white communities in South Africa.	D