History, 2019, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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2019

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History

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JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
11.	The Vice President of Nigeria during the 2nd Republic was ... under the platform of the A. Humphrey Nwosu, National Party of Nigeria B. Alex Ekwueme, National Party of Nigeria C. Adisa Akinloye, Unity Party of Nigeria D. Tafawa Balewa, National Party of the Nigerians and the Cameroon Show Content Detailed Solution Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme was the first Vice President of Nigeria in the Second Republic (1979-1983) under the platform of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN).	B
12.	The end of the Era of Princes in Ethiopia was a key factor in A. decentralising state power in the hands of Provincial heads B. centralising power in the hands of the Emperors of Ethiopia C. the conquest of Southern Ethiopia D. motivating the Italo-Egyptian invasion of Ethiopia Show Content Detailed Solution The end of the Zamana Masaf∂nt (Era of Princes) led to the centralisation of state power in the hands of the Emperors of Ethiopia. This consolidation of power helped in confronting the Italo-Egyptian invasion in the 19th Century.	B
13.	The division of the Sokoto Caliphate into Emirates was largely due to A. the autocratic directive of Dan Fodio B. the rivalry that persisted between the Hausa Jihadists and the Fulani scholars C. geographical reasons D. economical factors Show Content Detailed Solution Geographical reasons is the correct answer. The Sokoto Caliphate because of its large size was divided into the Western Emirates under the authority of Sokoto and the Eastern Emirates which remained more or less autonomous.	C
14.	Decree ... was the Unitarism Policy of the Major General Aguiyi Ironsi A. No 34 of 1966 B. No 35 of 1967 C. No 36 of 1966 D. No 37 of 1967 Show Content Detailed Solution Decree No 34 of 1966 is the correct answer. It was labelled as the Unification Decree for the adoption of a Unitary system of government in Nigeria.	A
15.	All but one of the following triggered the Mahdiyya Movement in Sudan A. the foreign government's growing reliance on European Christians B. the Sudanese of governmental efforts to suppress the lucrative slave trade C. unpleasant immigration policy of the foreign government D. heavy taxation Show Content Detailed Solution Unpleasant immigration policy of the foreign government is the correct answer. For reasons of heavy taxation which led to famine, depopulation etc, the foreign government's increased reliance on European Christians including its fight against slave trade, among related other reasons, led tp the Madhiyya revolution.	C
16.	One important characteristic of both recent and earlier Islamic reform movements is the emphasis on the A. mediation of others for understanding the Koran and traditions of the prophet B. use of African languages as a medium of communication C. decline in the use of educational resource institutes D. rigidity of the use of Arabic language Show Content Detailed Solution The use of African languages as a medium of communication is the correct answer. Islamic reformers, both past and present, actively support the translation of the holy texts into Swahili, Hausa, Fulfude, Wolof, Bambara and Yoruba.	B
17.	All the following except one were the motivating reasons behind the Great Trek A. the fear that the emigration might lead to a decline of civilisation B. insecurity about the conflict on the Eastern frontier of South Africa C. restoration of economic, cultural and political unity independent of the British power D. threat of liberalism by the new colonial regime Show Content Detailed Solution The fear that the emigration might lead to a decline of civilization is the correct answer, as this was expressed by the Dutch Reformed Church in opposition to the Great Trek, seeing also as being an act of godlessness.	A
18.	The central agenda of the Muhammad Ali's hegemonic rule was the A. enslavement of the Sudanese B. the exploitation of natural resources for development finance in Egypt C. annexation of Sudan as an Ottoman-Egyptian Colony D. political conquest of Sudan Show Content Detailed Solution Muhammad Ali and his successors sought after Sudan's natural and human resources to finance Egyptian modernizing projects, build a new army and develop agricultural and industrial enterprises.	B
19.	The most remarkable acheivement of the Buhari's Military regime is the A. War Against Intolerance B. Green Revolution Programme C. War Against Indiscipline D. Structural Adjustment Programme Show Content Detailed Solution War Against Indiscipline (WAI) is the correct answer. A programme instituted in 1984 to tackle social maladjustment and widespread corruption in Nigeria.	C
20.	One of the following persons was not arrested over the May Day riots A. Arisekola Alao B. Comrade Ola Oni C. Chief Bola Ige D. Lam Adesina Show Content Detailed Solution Arisekola Alao is the correct answer. On May 13, 1998 under the Abacha's regime, Comrade Ola Oni, a legendary radical lecturer and activist, Chief Bola Ige, Lam Adesina were notable persons arrested over the May Day riots in Ibadan. They were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate's Court, Iyaganku, Ibadan.	A

11.	The Vice President of Nigeria during the 2nd Republic was ... under the platform of the A. Humphrey Nwosu, National Party of Nigeria B. Alex Ekwueme, National Party of Nigeria C. Adisa Akinloye, Unity Party of Nigeria D. Tafawa Balewa, National Party of the Nigerians and the Cameroon Show Content Detailed Solution Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme was the first Vice President of Nigeria in the Second Republic (1979-1983) under the platform of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN).	B
12.	The end of the Era of Princes in Ethiopia was a key factor in A. decentralising state power in the hands of Provincial heads B. centralising power in the hands of the Emperors of Ethiopia C. the conquest of Southern Ethiopia D. motivating the Italo-Egyptian invasion of Ethiopia Show Content Detailed Solution The end of the Zamana Masaf∂nt (Era of Princes) led to the centralisation of state power in the hands of the Emperors of Ethiopia. This consolidation of power helped in confronting the Italo-Egyptian invasion in the 19th Century.	B
13.	The division of the Sokoto Caliphate into Emirates was largely due to A. the autocratic directive of Dan Fodio B. the rivalry that persisted between the Hausa Jihadists and the Fulani scholars C. geographical reasons D. economical factors Show Content Detailed Solution Geographical reasons is the correct answer. The Sokoto Caliphate because of its large size was divided into the Western Emirates under the authority of Sokoto and the Eastern Emirates which remained more or less autonomous.	C
14.	Decree ... was the Unitarism Policy of the Major General Aguiyi Ironsi A. No 34 of 1966 B. No 35 of 1967 C. No 36 of 1966 D. No 37 of 1967 Show Content Detailed Solution Decree No 34 of 1966 is the correct answer. It was labelled as the Unification Decree for the adoption of a Unitary system of government in Nigeria.	A
15.	All but one of the following triggered the Mahdiyya Movement in Sudan A. the foreign government's growing reliance on European Christians B. the Sudanese of governmental efforts to suppress the lucrative slave trade C. unpleasant immigration policy of the foreign government D. heavy taxation Show Content Detailed Solution Unpleasant immigration policy of the foreign government is the correct answer. For reasons of heavy taxation which led to famine, depopulation etc, the foreign government's increased reliance on European Christians including its fight against slave trade, among related other reasons, led tp the Madhiyya revolution.	C

16.	One important characteristic of both recent and earlier Islamic reform movements is the emphasis on the A. mediation of others for understanding the Koran and traditions of the prophet B. use of African languages as a medium of communication C. decline in the use of educational resource institutes D. rigidity of the use of Arabic language Show Content Detailed Solution The use of African languages as a medium of communication is the correct answer. Islamic reformers, both past and present, actively support the translation of the holy texts into Swahili, Hausa, Fulfude, Wolof, Bambara and Yoruba.	B
17.	All the following except one were the motivating reasons behind the Great Trek A. the fear that the emigration might lead to a decline of civilisation B. insecurity about the conflict on the Eastern frontier of South Africa C. restoration of economic, cultural and political unity independent of the British power D. threat of liberalism by the new colonial regime Show Content Detailed Solution The fear that the emigration might lead to a decline of civilization is the correct answer, as this was expressed by the Dutch Reformed Church in opposition to the Great Trek, seeing also as being an act of godlessness.	A
18.	The central agenda of the Muhammad Ali's hegemonic rule was the A. enslavement of the Sudanese B. the exploitation of natural resources for development finance in Egypt C. annexation of Sudan as an Ottoman-Egyptian Colony D. political conquest of Sudan Show Content Detailed Solution Muhammad Ali and his successors sought after Sudan's natural and human resources to finance Egyptian modernizing projects, build a new army and develop agricultural and industrial enterprises.	B
19.	The most remarkable acheivement of the Buhari's Military regime is the A. War Against Intolerance B. Green Revolution Programme C. War Against Indiscipline D. Structural Adjustment Programme Show Content Detailed Solution War Against Indiscipline (WAI) is the correct answer. A programme instituted in 1984 to tackle social maladjustment and widespread corruption in Nigeria.	C
20.	One of the following persons was not arrested over the May Day riots A. Arisekola Alao B. Comrade Ola Oni C. Chief Bola Ige D. Lam Adesina Show Content Detailed Solution Arisekola Alao is the correct answer. On May 13, 1998 under the Abacha's regime, Comrade Ola Oni, a legendary radical lecturer and activist, Chief Bola Ige, Lam Adesina were notable persons arrested over the May Day riots in Ibadan. They were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate's Court, Iyaganku, Ibadan.	A

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