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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#	Question	Ans
11.	Which of the following areas did Malam Alimi incorporate into the Sokoto Caliphate? A. Bida B. Ilorin C. Adamawa D. Bauchi	C
12.	The 1886 Treaty is significant in Yoruba history because it A. brought peace and stability to Yorubaland B. affirmed Ekitiparapo’s independence C. was negotiated by two Yoruba repatriates D. reopened trade between Lagos and the hinterland.	A
13.	Intensified European activity along the coast in the nineteenth century led Benin to A. redirect her trade to the north B. lose control of some vassal states C. expel Christian missionaries D. embark on a cultural revival in the area.	B
14.	It was difficult for the Nigerian coastal chiefs to give up the slave trade after its abolition because A. it had been part of African culture B. Africans were too involved to give up the trade C. the British Navy was not effective in enforcing the abolition D. the trade was still crucial to the economy of their states. Show Content Detailed Solution The trade was very lucrative as participants made enormous revenue from it and were not ready to abandon it for any other type of trade the value of which they had not yet known	D
15.	The ruler that was driven out of Lagos by the British was A. Oba Akintoye B. Oba Dosumu C. Oba Kosoko D. Oba Adele. Show Content Detailed Solution During his reign, Oba Kosoko became the Oba of Lagos in 1845 after plotting a coup against Oba Akintoye. During his reign the British came to him to sign the treaty to stop slavery but Kosoko insisted not to sign the treaty then Lagos was bombarded by the British Navy thereby driving Oba Kosoko out and reinstalling Oba Akintoye as the Oba in 1851.	C
16.	Which of the following played the greatest role in the British conquest of Nigeria? A. The John Holt Company B. The Royal Niger Company C. The Church Missionary Society D. The Roman Catholic Mission. Show Content Detailed Solution The Royal Niger Company was charted to administer the British territories around the River Niger, so it employed the services of Captain Lord Lugard to establish its authority over the area.	B
17.	Chief Agho Obaseki is remembered is Benin history because A. he collaborated with the British to suppress the monarchy B. he was regarded as a true patriot C. he played an important role in the restoration of the monarchy D. Oba Aguobasimi delegated a lot of powers to him.	A
18.	An influential advocate of the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates was A. morel B. Otunba Payne C. John Beecroft D. Henry Carr Show Content Detailed Solution Morel had argued for a strong central legislature but recognized the need for local autonomy	A
19.	The Native Authority Ordinance of 1916 introduced direct taxation into Yorubaland and thereby A. gave greater administrative and judicial responsibilities to the Oba B. made Yorubaland a beneficiary of British aid C. encouraged the appointment of more British officials D. involved the educated elite in colonial administration.	A
20.	The colonial officer who was responsible for splitting the Southern Province in to Eastern and Western Provinces was A. Bernard Bourdillon B. Graeme Thompson C. Hugh Clifford D. Frederick Lugard. Show Content Detailed Solution The splitting of the southern Province into East and West was done on April 1st, 1939 during the tenure of Boudillon was Governor (1935-43); Thompson was governor from 1925-31, Clifford from 1919-1925 and Lugard 1914-19.	A

11.	Which of the following areas did Malam Alimi incorporate into the Sokoto Caliphate? A. Bida B. Ilorin C. Adamawa D. Bauchi	C
12.	The 1886 Treaty is significant in Yoruba history because it A. brought peace and stability to Yorubaland B. affirmed Ekitiparapo’s independence C. was negotiated by two Yoruba repatriates D. reopened trade between Lagos and the hinterland.	A
13.	Intensified European activity along the coast in the nineteenth century led Benin to A. redirect her trade to the north B. lose control of some vassal states C. expel Christian missionaries D. embark on a cultural revival in the area.	B
14.	It was difficult for the Nigerian coastal chiefs to give up the slave trade after its abolition because A. it had been part of African culture B. Africans were too involved to give up the trade C. the British Navy was not effective in enforcing the abolition D. the trade was still crucial to the economy of their states. Show Content Detailed Solution The trade was very lucrative as participants made enormous revenue from it and were not ready to abandon it for any other type of trade the value of which they had not yet known	D
15.	The ruler that was driven out of Lagos by the British was A. Oba Akintoye B. Oba Dosumu C. Oba Kosoko D. Oba Adele. Show Content Detailed Solution During his reign, Oba Kosoko became the Oba of Lagos in 1845 after plotting a coup against Oba Akintoye. During his reign the British came to him to sign the treaty to stop slavery but Kosoko insisted not to sign the treaty then Lagos was bombarded by the British Navy thereby driving Oba Kosoko out and reinstalling Oba Akintoye as the Oba in 1851.	C

16.	Which of the following played the greatest role in the British conquest of Nigeria? A. The John Holt Company B. The Royal Niger Company C. The Church Missionary Society D. The Roman Catholic Mission. Show Content Detailed Solution The Royal Niger Company was charted to administer the British territories around the River Niger, so it employed the services of Captain Lord Lugard to establish its authority over the area.	B
17.	Chief Agho Obaseki is remembered is Benin history because A. he collaborated with the British to suppress the monarchy B. he was regarded as a true patriot C. he played an important role in the restoration of the monarchy D. Oba Aguobasimi delegated a lot of powers to him.	A
18.	An influential advocate of the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates was A. morel B. Otunba Payne C. John Beecroft D. Henry Carr Show Content Detailed Solution Morel had argued for a strong central legislature but recognized the need for local autonomy	A
19.	The Native Authority Ordinance of 1916 introduced direct taxation into Yorubaland and thereby A. gave greater administrative and judicial responsibilities to the Oba B. made Yorubaland a beneficiary of British aid C. encouraged the appointment of more British officials D. involved the educated elite in colonial administration.	A
20.	The colonial officer who was responsible for splitting the Southern Province in to Eastern and Western Provinces was A. Bernard Bourdillon B. Graeme Thompson C. Hugh Clifford D. Frederick Lugard. Show Content Detailed Solution The splitting of the southern Province into East and West was done on April 1st, 1939 during the tenure of Boudillon was Governor (1935-43); Thompson was governor from 1925-31, Clifford from 1919-1925 and Lugard 1914-19.	A