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

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Year :

2019

Title :

History

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
51.	All the following except one led to the re-emergence of old trade patterns under Omani rule A. availability of capital from India B. increased demand for slaves C. attack on the Portuguese in the 1640s D. willingness of Africans in the interior to take slaves to the coast Show Content Detailed Solution Attack on the Portugese in the 1649s is the correct answer as this attack was carried as a revenge on the Portuguese who had sought to control their strategic position of the Straits of Hormuz at the entrance of the Persian Gulf.	C
52.	In Sierra Leone, the ... was the first established Christian Church for British freed slaves among others A. Methodists B. Roman Catholics C. Church Missionary Society D. Anglican Church Show Content Detailed Solution The Church Missionary Society (CMS) is the correct answer. The CMS, an offshoot of the Anglican Church was the first to become firmly established mainly among the freed slave settlers from Britain, Nova, Scotia and other parts of the New World.	C
53.	One critical factor which spurred the abrupt termination of the Nigerian fledging democracy in the First Republic was the A. nationwide corruption by the politicians B. urge for sectional military representation in government C. issue of tribalism and nepotism D. use of the soldiers to quell civil unrests and riots Show Content Detailed Solution The correct answer is the nationwide corruption by the politicians. This gave the military coup plotters the leverage to overthrow the ruling government. N.B: The question tests your knowledge on what most importantly inspired the military disruption of the Nigerian growing democracy in the 1st Republic.	A
54.	The Mahdiyya Movement in Sudan overthrew the ... A. Italo-Egyptian Regime in the early 1880s B. Italo-Egyptian Regime in the early 1890s C. Ottoman-Egyptian Regime in the early 1880s D. Ottoman-Egyptian Regime in the early 1890s Show Content Detailed Solution Ottoman-Egyptian Regime in the early 1880s is the correct answer. In Sudan, the Mahdiyya Movement was the revolutionary movement that overthrew the Ottoman-Egyptian regime which conquered Sudan in 1820-1822.	C
55.	... has primarily led to the growth of Islamic reform movements in many sub-Saharan African countries A. The crisis of modernisation of the 20th Century B. The new discoveries on the inadequacies of Islam C. The shift in the belief and religious system of Islam D. The rigidity in the use of Arabic language Show Content Detailed Solution The crisis of modernisation of the 20th century is the correct answer. Islamic reform movements developed majorly in response to the challenges of social development (e.g. the Mosques are often known as platforms for criticism of the shortcomings of the African government regimes), educational reform (e.g. training as religious scholars), and the popularisation of Islamic values.	A
56.	One of the following is attributable to the Great Trek A. the expansion of white communities in South Africa B. the agitation for black-white equality in South Africa C. the annexation of white communities by the Africans D. restriction of movement of the whites in South Africa Show Content Detailed Solution The expansion of white communities in South Africa is the correct answer. The Great Trek was a movement of Dutch-speaking colonists up into the interior of Southern Africa in search of land to establish their own homeland, independent of British rule.	A
57.	Khedive Ismail appointed British officers in Sudan in order to A. obtain recognition for his government B. introduce heavy taxation C. rebuild the Sudanese territories D. fight against lucrative slave trade Show Content Detailed Solution Fight against lucrative slave trade is the correct answer. The British officers - Samuel Baker and Charles Gordon were appointed by Khedive Ismail in order to spread Ottoman-Egyptian control over the upper reaches of the White Nile and fight against the slave trade.	D
58.	The ... headed under the Chairmanship Muhammadu Buhari was the governing body in Nigeria A. Armed Forces Ruling Council B. Supreme Military Council C. Provisional Ruling Council D. Transitional Military Council Show Content Detailed Solution The Supreme Military Council is the correct answer. The Provisional Ruling Council was adopted by Abacha and the Armed Forces ruling Council by Babangida.	B
59.	The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) was formed A. in 1993, to press for the re-validation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election B. in 1994, to solicit funds in preparation for the transition into Civilian rule C. in 1994, to press for the re-validation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election D. in 1993, to advocate for the violation of human rights under the Abacha's regime Show Content Detailed Solution The correct answer is May 15, 1994, the NADECO was established to press for the revalidation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election and the reinstallation of all democratic structures.	C
60.	All the following except one are the communes of the colony of Senegal where the Policy of Assimilation was applied A. Saint Louis B. Rufisque C. Goree D. Kaolack Show Content Detailed Solution Kaolack is the correct answer. The four communes of the then colony of Senegal where the Policy of Assimilation were extended include Saint Louis, Goree, Rofisque and Dakar.	D

51.	All the following except one led to the re-emergence of old trade patterns under Omani rule A. availability of capital from India B. increased demand for slaves C. attack on the Portuguese in the 1640s D. willingness of Africans in the interior to take slaves to the coast Show Content Detailed Solution Attack on the Portugese in the 1649s is the correct answer as this attack was carried as a revenge on the Portuguese who had sought to control their strategic position of the Straits of Hormuz at the entrance of the Persian Gulf.	C
52.	In Sierra Leone, the ... was the first established Christian Church for British freed slaves among others A. Methodists B. Roman Catholics C. Church Missionary Society D. Anglican Church Show Content Detailed Solution The Church Missionary Society (CMS) is the correct answer. The CMS, an offshoot of the Anglican Church was the first to become firmly established mainly among the freed slave settlers from Britain, Nova, Scotia and other parts of the New World.	C
53.	One critical factor which spurred the abrupt termination of the Nigerian fledging democracy in the First Republic was the A. nationwide corruption by the politicians B. urge for sectional military representation in government C. issue of tribalism and nepotism D. use of the soldiers to quell civil unrests and riots Show Content Detailed Solution The correct answer is the nationwide corruption by the politicians. This gave the military coup plotters the leverage to overthrow the ruling government. N.B: The question tests your knowledge on what most importantly inspired the military disruption of the Nigerian growing democracy in the 1st Republic.	A
54.	The Mahdiyya Movement in Sudan overthrew the ... A. Italo-Egyptian Regime in the early 1880s B. Italo-Egyptian Regime in the early 1890s C. Ottoman-Egyptian Regime in the early 1880s D. Ottoman-Egyptian Regime in the early 1890s Show Content Detailed Solution Ottoman-Egyptian Regime in the early 1880s is the correct answer. In Sudan, the Mahdiyya Movement was the revolutionary movement that overthrew the Ottoman-Egyptian regime which conquered Sudan in 1820-1822.	C
55.	... has primarily led to the growth of Islamic reform movements in many sub-Saharan African countries A. The crisis of modernisation of the 20th Century B. The new discoveries on the inadequacies of Islam C. The shift in the belief and religious system of Islam D. The rigidity in the use of Arabic language Show Content Detailed Solution The crisis of modernisation of the 20th century is the correct answer. Islamic reform movements developed majorly in response to the challenges of social development (e.g. the Mosques are often known as platforms for criticism of the shortcomings of the African government regimes), educational reform (e.g. training as religious scholars), and the popularisation of Islamic values.	A

56.	One of the following is attributable to the Great Trek A. the expansion of white communities in South Africa B. the agitation for black-white equality in South Africa C. the annexation of white communities by the Africans D. restriction of movement of the whites in South Africa Show Content Detailed Solution The expansion of white communities in South Africa is the correct answer. The Great Trek was a movement of Dutch-speaking colonists up into the interior of Southern Africa in search of land to establish their own homeland, independent of British rule.	A
57.	Khedive Ismail appointed British officers in Sudan in order to A. obtain recognition for his government B. introduce heavy taxation C. rebuild the Sudanese territories D. fight against lucrative slave trade Show Content Detailed Solution Fight against lucrative slave trade is the correct answer. The British officers - Samuel Baker and Charles Gordon were appointed by Khedive Ismail in order to spread Ottoman-Egyptian control over the upper reaches of the White Nile and fight against the slave trade.	D
58.	The ... headed under the Chairmanship Muhammadu Buhari was the governing body in Nigeria A. Armed Forces Ruling Council B. Supreme Military Council C. Provisional Ruling Council D. Transitional Military Council Show Content Detailed Solution The Supreme Military Council is the correct answer. The Provisional Ruling Council was adopted by Abacha and the Armed Forces ruling Council by Babangida.	B
59.	The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) was formed A. in 1993, to press for the re-validation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election B. in 1994, to solicit funds in preparation for the transition into Civilian rule C. in 1994, to press for the re-validation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election D. in 1993, to advocate for the violation of human rights under the Abacha's regime Show Content Detailed Solution The correct answer is May 15, 1994, the NADECO was established to press for the revalidation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election and the reinstallation of all democratic structures.	C
60.	All the following except one are the communes of the colony of Senegal where the Policy of Assimilation was applied A. Saint Louis B. Rufisque C. Goree D. Kaolack Show Content Detailed Solution Kaolack is the correct answer. The four communes of the then colony of Senegal where the Policy of Assimilation were extended include Saint Louis, Goree, Rofisque and Dakar.	D

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