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
21.	Imperialist powers in Africa inbuilt antagonism by taking advantage of the cultural diversity of the people through the... A. Policy of Assimilation B. Divide-and-Rule Policy C. Indignant Policy D. Policy of Association Show Content Detailed Solution The Divide and Rule Policy is the correct answer. The imperialist powers made conscious efforts to create and/or turn to its own advantage of the ethnic, cultural, tribal or religious differences within the population of their subjugated colonies. The effects of this still lingers in Nigeria and even among African countries today.	B
22.	... was the only significant imperial power in the Northern half of Africa at the end of the 18th century A. Ottoman Turkey B. Italo-Egyptian Empire C. Ottoman-Egyptian D. Portuguese Empire Show Content Detailed Solution Ottoman Turkey is the correct answer. Its dependencies in Egypt, Tripoli, Tunis and Algiers were admittedly almost self-governing, but they did at least contribute some revenue to the sultans in Istanbul.	A
23.	The concern of Mary Slessor was primarily with A. expanding the spread of colonialism under the pretext of christian missionary activities B. eliminating the tribal superstitious practice of killing of triplets only C. introducing the people to European culture and religion D. eliminating the tribal superstitious practice of killing of twin babies Show Content Detailed Solution Eliminating the tribal superstitious practice of killing of twin babies is the correct answer. This was the primary concern of Mary Slessor, a Presbyterian missionary from Scotland to alter the thinking of the people as it relates to the taboo of giving birth to twin babies.	D
24.	The inception of state creation in the Nigerian military era is traceable to the regime of A. Aguiyi Ironsi B. Murtala/Obasanjo C. Yakubu Gowon D. Ibrahim Babangida Show Content Detailed Solution Yakubu Gowon is the correct answer. He created 12 states for Nigeria on May, 27 1967. This initiative further placed Nigeria on the pathway to the adoption of a true federal system.	C
25.	Early centres of civilization in Nigeria reveal the history of A. descendants of the notable tribes and culture B. scientific and technological developments C. slave trading and colonialism D. precolonial societies Show Content Detailed Solution Scientific and technological developments is the correct answer. The history of the early centres of civilization presents us with the discovery and use of woods, irons and other scientific objects for the creation of notable figures, and provision of utilities in the early Nigerian societies. Notable are the Nok Culture, Ife Civilization and the Benin Crafts and Artworks.	B
26.	All but one of the following played vital roles in the expansion of the missionary movements into Africa A. the regeneration of the African people B. the anti-slavery agenda C. humanitarian conscience for Africa D. the prevalence of western education Show Content Detailed Solution The prevalence of western education is the correct answer. The European interest in expanding missionary works into Africa are as a result of the need to introduce legitimate commerce i.e putting an end to slave trade, eliminating superstitious beliefs and practices through Christianity and civilization, etc. Western education only came as a consequence of the missionary activities.	D
27.	The .... was the programme initiated to institutionalise the local government system in Nigeria A. Local Government Reform of 1976 B. Local Government Reform of 1979 C. Municipal Local Authority Reform of 1976 D. Municipal Local Authority Reform of 1979 Show Content Detailed Solution The Local Government Reform of 1976 is the correct answer. It was a nationwide undertaking by the military government of Murtala/Obasanjo Regime as part of its intention to return power to the civilians and ensure active participation of the people in own affairs especially at the grassroots level.	A
28.	One critical factor that led to the Mfecane was the A. ageing population in Southern Africa B. war-created refugee problems C. apartheid regime in South Africa D. decline in the growth of civilization Show Content Detailed Solution The war-created refugee problems is the correct answer. Refugee problems created by the wars is one of the major factors that led to the Mfecane, e.g. when Zwide attacked Sobhuza it led to the Ngwane moving their place in the Pongola valley and into an unknown region where they became invaders and raiders looking a new homeland to build the Swazi composite.	B
29.	The Centenary Anniversary of Nigeria was done to commemorate Nigeria's A. Independence ceremony of October 1st 1960 B. Amalgamation of January 1st 1914 C. Republican Achievements of May 29th 1999 D. Amalgamation of February 1st, 1914 Show Content Detailed Solution Amalgamation of January 1st 1914 is the correct answer. On January 1st 2014, former President Ebele Jonathan inaugurated the celebration of Nigeria's Statehood and amalgation of January 1st 1914.	B
30.	Presently, about 65% of Africa's population is constituted by the A. youths B. age C. teenagers D. retired uniformed men Show Content Detailed Solution Youths is the correct answer. Recent statistics from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) reveals that about 65% of Africa's population is constituted by the youths.	A

21.	Imperialist powers in Africa inbuilt antagonism by taking advantage of the cultural diversity of the people through the... A. Policy of Assimilation B. Divide-and-Rule Policy C. Indignant Policy D. Policy of Association Show Content Detailed Solution The Divide and Rule Policy is the correct answer. The imperialist powers made conscious efforts to create and/or turn to its own advantage of the ethnic, cultural, tribal or religious differences within the population of their subjugated colonies. The effects of this still lingers in Nigeria and even among African countries today.	B
22.	... was the only significant imperial power in the Northern half of Africa at the end of the 18th century A. Ottoman Turkey B. Italo-Egyptian Empire C. Ottoman-Egyptian D. Portuguese Empire Show Content Detailed Solution Ottoman Turkey is the correct answer. Its dependencies in Egypt, Tripoli, Tunis and Algiers were admittedly almost self-governing, but they did at least contribute some revenue to the sultans in Istanbul.	A
23.	The concern of Mary Slessor was primarily with A. expanding the spread of colonialism under the pretext of christian missionary activities B. eliminating the tribal superstitious practice of killing of triplets only C. introducing the people to European culture and religion D. eliminating the tribal superstitious practice of killing of twin babies Show Content Detailed Solution Eliminating the tribal superstitious practice of killing of twin babies is the correct answer. This was the primary concern of Mary Slessor, a Presbyterian missionary from Scotland to alter the thinking of the people as it relates to the taboo of giving birth to twin babies.	D
24.	The inception of state creation in the Nigerian military era is traceable to the regime of A. Aguiyi Ironsi B. Murtala/Obasanjo C. Yakubu Gowon D. Ibrahim Babangida Show Content Detailed Solution Yakubu Gowon is the correct answer. He created 12 states for Nigeria on May, 27 1967. This initiative further placed Nigeria on the pathway to the adoption of a true federal system.	C
25.	Early centres of civilization in Nigeria reveal the history of A. descendants of the notable tribes and culture B. scientific and technological developments C. slave trading and colonialism D. precolonial societies Show Content Detailed Solution Scientific and technological developments is the correct answer. The history of the early centres of civilization presents us with the discovery and use of woods, irons and other scientific objects for the creation of notable figures, and provision of utilities in the early Nigerian societies. Notable are the Nok Culture, Ife Civilization and the Benin Crafts and Artworks.	B

26.	All but one of the following played vital roles in the expansion of the missionary movements into Africa A. the regeneration of the African people B. the anti-slavery agenda C. humanitarian conscience for Africa D. the prevalence of western education Show Content Detailed Solution The prevalence of western education is the correct answer. The European interest in expanding missionary works into Africa are as a result of the need to introduce legitimate commerce i.e putting an end to slave trade, eliminating superstitious beliefs and practices through Christianity and civilization, etc. Western education only came as a consequence of the missionary activities.	D
27.	The .... was the programme initiated to institutionalise the local government system in Nigeria A. Local Government Reform of 1976 B. Local Government Reform of 1979 C. Municipal Local Authority Reform of 1976 D. Municipal Local Authority Reform of 1979 Show Content Detailed Solution The Local Government Reform of 1976 is the correct answer. It was a nationwide undertaking by the military government of Murtala/Obasanjo Regime as part of its intention to return power to the civilians and ensure active participation of the people in own affairs especially at the grassroots level.	A
28.	One critical factor that led to the Mfecane was the A. ageing population in Southern Africa B. war-created refugee problems C. apartheid regime in South Africa D. decline in the growth of civilization Show Content Detailed Solution The war-created refugee problems is the correct answer. Refugee problems created by the wars is one of the major factors that led to the Mfecane, e.g. when Zwide attacked Sobhuza it led to the Ngwane moving their place in the Pongola valley and into an unknown region where they became invaders and raiders looking a new homeland to build the Swazi composite.	B
29.	The Centenary Anniversary of Nigeria was done to commemorate Nigeria's A. Independence ceremony of October 1st 1960 B. Amalgamation of January 1st 1914 C. Republican Achievements of May 29th 1999 D. Amalgamation of February 1st, 1914 Show Content Detailed Solution Amalgamation of January 1st 1914 is the correct answer. On January 1st 2014, former President Ebele Jonathan inaugurated the celebration of Nigeria's Statehood and amalgation of January 1st 1914.	B
30.	Presently, about 65% of Africa's population is constituted by the A. youths B. age C. teenagers D. retired uniformed men Show Content Detailed Solution Youths is the correct answer. Recent statistics from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) reveals that about 65% of Africa's population is constituted by the youths.	A

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