History, 2008, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2008

Title :

History

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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1.	In the Ekine society of the Niger Delta, promotion was based on A. artistic ability B. the number of slaves possessed C. respect for age D. personal conduct. Show Content Detailed Solution Ekine society is a group of actors, drummers and dancers that is divided into adult and junior cadres	A
2.	Which of the following groups belongs to the Jos Plateau? A. Gbagyi and Nupe B. Idoma and Igede C. Berom and Angas D. Jukun and Tiv. Show Content Detailed Solution The Idoma and Tiv can be found in the Benue area, the Nupe in present Niger state and the Juleun in present Taraba State.	C
3.	The emergence of states in Hausaland was mainly attributed to A. trading activities B. wars of conquest C. immigration of groups D. population increase.	B
4.	In the 18th century, Zaria was under the influence of A. Sokoro B. Daura C. Kano D. Borno. Show Content Detailed Solution Daura was never militarily powerful; the power of Kano had waned as at the time under reference while Sokoto had not yet come to limelight.	D
5.	Islam was introduced in Kano during the reign of A. Sarkin Kano Ibrahim Dabo B. Sarkin Kano Kanajeji C. Sarkin Kano Muhammadu Rumfa D. Sarkin Kano Yaji.	D
6.	A major cause of depopulation in Nigeria in the 18th century was A. the trans-Atlantic slave trade B. the trans-Saharan trade C. human sacrifice D. inter-ethnic warfare. Show Content Detailed Solution The Trans-Saharan Trade which had been on for many centuries included several articles of trade of which slaves were later added; human sacrifice was only carried on a very small scale; interethnic warfare took place majorly in the nineteenth century.	A
7.	The Sokoto Jihad was A. the first Islamic movement in West Africa B. an attempt to establish Fulani dominance C. the last of the 19th century Jihads D. the origin of the other Jihads in West Africa. Show Content Detailed Solution The other Jihads wee offshoot of the Sokoto movement.	D
8.	The women who wielded political influence in Borno were A. Magara, Magira and Gumsu B. Gumsu, Daurama and Magira C. Turunku, Magara and Gumsu D. Daurama, Turunku and Kaugama	A
9.	Which of the following pioneered Christian missionary activities in Calabar? A. Mary Slessor B. William Baike C. Thomas Freeman D. Hope Waddell. Show Content Detailed Solution Freeman pioneered Methodist missionary activity in Yoruba land; Baikie led the 1857 missionary expedition to the North; Slessor worked together to abolish some negative traditional practices in Calabar.	A
10.	A factor responsible for the growth of large towns among the Yoruba was the A. absence of conflict in the area B. concentration of Europeans in the area C. fertile nature of the soil in the area D. high centralization of authority in the area.	C

1.	In the Ekine society of the Niger Delta, promotion was based on A. artistic ability B. the number of slaves possessed C. respect for age D. personal conduct. Show Content Detailed Solution Ekine society is a group of actors, drummers and dancers that is divided into adult and junior cadres	A
2.	Which of the following groups belongs to the Jos Plateau? A. Gbagyi and Nupe B. Idoma and Igede C. Berom and Angas D. Jukun and Tiv. Show Content Detailed Solution The Idoma and Tiv can be found in the Benue area, the Nupe in present Niger state and the Juleun in present Taraba State.	C
3.	The emergence of states in Hausaland was mainly attributed to A. trading activities B. wars of conquest C. immigration of groups D. population increase.	B
4.	In the 18th century, Zaria was under the influence of A. Sokoro B. Daura C. Kano D. Borno. Show Content Detailed Solution Daura was never militarily powerful; the power of Kano had waned as at the time under reference while Sokoto had not yet come to limelight.	D
5.	Islam was introduced in Kano during the reign of A. Sarkin Kano Ibrahim Dabo B. Sarkin Kano Kanajeji C. Sarkin Kano Muhammadu Rumfa D. Sarkin Kano Yaji.	D

6.	A major cause of depopulation in Nigeria in the 18th century was A. the trans-Atlantic slave trade B. the trans-Saharan trade C. human sacrifice D. inter-ethnic warfare. Show Content Detailed Solution The Trans-Saharan Trade which had been on for many centuries included several articles of trade of which slaves were later added; human sacrifice was only carried on a very small scale; interethnic warfare took place majorly in the nineteenth century.	A
7.	The Sokoto Jihad was A. the first Islamic movement in West Africa B. an attempt to establish Fulani dominance C. the last of the 19th century Jihads D. the origin of the other Jihads in West Africa. Show Content Detailed Solution The other Jihads wee offshoot of the Sokoto movement.	D
8.	The women who wielded political influence in Borno were A. Magara, Magira and Gumsu B. Gumsu, Daurama and Magira C. Turunku, Magara and Gumsu D. Daurama, Turunku and Kaugama	A
9.	Which of the following pioneered Christian missionary activities in Calabar? A. Mary Slessor B. William Baike C. Thomas Freeman D. Hope Waddell. Show Content Detailed Solution Freeman pioneered Methodist missionary activity in Yoruba land; Baikie led the 1857 missionary expedition to the North; Slessor worked together to abolish some negative traditional practices in Calabar.	A
10.	A factor responsible for the growth of large towns among the Yoruba was the A. absence of conflict in the area B. concentration of Europeans in the area C. fertile nature of the soil in the area D. high centralization of authority in the area.	C