History, 2002, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2002

Title :

History

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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1.	The ethnic groups that occupy the hinterland of the Bight of Benin include the A. Edo, the Yoruba and the Urhobo B. Itsekiri, the Igbo and the Idoma C. Yoruba, the Jukun and the Efik D. Igbo, the Ibibio and the Tiv Show Content Detailed Solution The Edo, the Yoruba and the Urbobo are located in the hinterland of the Bight of Biafra while the Idoma, jukeun and Tiv can be found in the Middle Belt Zone.	A
2.	The Nok culture is associated with the archaelogical findings at A. Ile-Ife B. Benin C. Taruga D. Igbo Ukwu. Show Content Detailed Solution Such findings at Ile-Ife, Benin and Igbo Ukwu are associated with the artistic culture of their respective names which are regarded as off-shoot of theose of Nok.	C
3.	In the pre-colonial period, the Aku of Wukari derived his power mainly from A. the strength of his army B. the role as a supplier of slaves C. his control of trade routes D. his spiritual influence in the kingdom.	D
4.	The last ruler of the Ogiso dynasty in the Benin Empire was A. Oba Eweka B. Oba Owodo C. Oba Oranmiyan D. Oba Ewuare. Show Content Detailed Solution Oranmiyan, Eweka and Ewuare belong to the Oranimyan Dynasty.	B
5.	The Olu of Itsekiri was assisted in his administration by a council of chiefs called A. Ogboni B. Ekpako C. Ekine D. Ojoye.	D
6.	In pre-colonial Nigeria, the Nsibidi form of writing was found in the A. Niger-Benue Confluence B. Cross River Area C. Niger Delta D. Anambra River Valley. Show Content Detailed Solution It was found among the Ekoi groups of the Cross River area	B
7.	The Bayajidda tradition suggests that A. Hausa ancestors came from Arabia B. women exercised political power in pre-Islamic Hausaland C. the introduction of Islam led to the formation of the Hausa city states D. The Queen of Daura was the first to embrace Islam. Show Content Detailed Solution It indicated that Daura was ruled by a queen who offered to many Bayajidda in gratitude for killing the sacred snake Sarki that hitherto allowed her subject to draw water from the only well in the town only on Fridays	B
8.	Which of the following rulers of Kano promoted Islam to a state religion? A. Kanajeji B. Rumfa C. Yaji D. Abdullahi	B
9.	The correspondence between Sokoto and Borno during the jihad was entered on the A. qualification for a true Muslin to perform the hajj B. justification of the jihad against an Islamic state C. declaration of the jihad against non-Muslims D. difference between traditional religion and Islam.	B
10.	The most powerful states that emerged after the fall of the Old Oyo were A. Owu and Abeokuta B. Ijaiye and Ife C. Ibadan and Ijaiye D. New Oyo and Ibadan. Show Content Detailed Solution The other options are the effects of the selected answer	A

1.	The ethnic groups that occupy the hinterland of the Bight of Benin include the A. Edo, the Yoruba and the Urhobo B. Itsekiri, the Igbo and the Idoma C. Yoruba, the Jukun and the Efik D. Igbo, the Ibibio and the Tiv Show Content Detailed Solution The Edo, the Yoruba and the Urbobo are located in the hinterland of the Bight of Biafra while the Idoma, jukeun and Tiv can be found in the Middle Belt Zone.	A
2.	The Nok culture is associated with the archaelogical findings at A. Ile-Ife B. Benin C. Taruga D. Igbo Ukwu. Show Content Detailed Solution Such findings at Ile-Ife, Benin and Igbo Ukwu are associated with the artistic culture of their respective names which are regarded as off-shoot of theose of Nok.	C
3.	In the pre-colonial period, the Aku of Wukari derived his power mainly from A. the strength of his army B. the role as a supplier of slaves C. his control of trade routes D. his spiritual influence in the kingdom.	D
4.	The last ruler of the Ogiso dynasty in the Benin Empire was A. Oba Eweka B. Oba Owodo C. Oba Oranmiyan D. Oba Ewuare. Show Content Detailed Solution Oranmiyan, Eweka and Ewuare belong to the Oranimyan Dynasty.	B
5.	The Olu of Itsekiri was assisted in his administration by a council of chiefs called A. Ogboni B. Ekpako C. Ekine D. Ojoye.	D

6.	In pre-colonial Nigeria, the Nsibidi form of writing was found in the A. Niger-Benue Confluence B. Cross River Area C. Niger Delta D. Anambra River Valley. Show Content Detailed Solution It was found among the Ekoi groups of the Cross River area	B
7.	The Bayajidda tradition suggests that A. Hausa ancestors came from Arabia B. women exercised political power in pre-Islamic Hausaland C. the introduction of Islam led to the formation of the Hausa city states D. The Queen of Daura was the first to embrace Islam. Show Content Detailed Solution It indicated that Daura was ruled by a queen who offered to many Bayajidda in gratitude for killing the sacred snake Sarki that hitherto allowed her subject to draw water from the only well in the town only on Fridays	B
8.	Which of the following rulers of Kano promoted Islam to a state religion? A. Kanajeji B. Rumfa C. Yaji D. Abdullahi	B
9.	The correspondence between Sokoto and Borno during the jihad was entered on the A. qualification for a true Muslin to perform the hajj B. justification of the jihad against an Islamic state C. declaration of the jihad against non-Muslims D. difference between traditional religion and Islam.	B
10.	The most powerful states that emerged after the fall of the Old Oyo were A. Owu and Abeokuta B. Ijaiye and Ife C. Ibadan and Ijaiye D. New Oyo and Ibadan. Show Content Detailed Solution The other options are the effects of the selected answer	A