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BECE History 2022 Objective Past Questions

All 120 questions from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) History 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.

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History 2022 Objective — Question 1

The activities of man over a period of time produce

  • A. autobiography.
  • B. biography.
  • C. events.
  • D. history.Correct
  • E. memoir.

Explanation

The activities of people over time make up history.

History 2022 Objective — Question 2

Historians gather and analyse ________ to bring out

  • A. details.
  • B. dialogue.
  • C. events.
  • D. facts.Correct
  • E. stories.

Explanation

Historians collect and study facts to reconstruct the past.

History 2022 Objective — Question 4

The study of History is about

  • A. achievements.
  • B. developments.
  • C. man.Correct
  • D. natural disasters.
  • E. wars.

Explanation

History is the study of man and his activities over time.

History 2022 Objective — Question 5

Our past is linked to our present with the help of

  • A. accurate information.
  • B. accurate investigation.
  • C. historical evidence.Correct
  • D. information and communication.
  • E. political participation.

Explanation

Historical evidence (sources) connects the past to the present.

History 2022 Objective — Question 6

The account that regards Ile- Ife as the origin of life on earth is a/an

  • A. archaeology.
  • B. folklore.
  • C. legend.
  • D. myth.Correct
  • E. tradition.

Explanation

A myth is a story that explains the origin of things, often with supernatural beings.

History 2022 Objective — Question 7

Which of the following sources of history does not give a direct account of the past?

  • A. Archaeology
  • B. Eyewitness account
  • C. Government records
  • D. Oral traditions
  • E. Students' projectCorrect

Explanation

A students' project is a secondary source made from other people's information, so it is not a direct account.

History 2022 Objective — Question 8

Stories about animals and people that teach the culture of a society is

  • A. article.
  • B. eyewitness account.
  • C. folklore.Correct
  • D. legend.
  • E. oral tradition.

Explanation

Folklore includes stories about animals and people that pass on a society's culture.

History 2022 Objective — Question 9

Which of the following historical sources is readily available to a historian?

  • A. Biographies
  • B. Magazines
  • C. Primary sources
  • D. Projects
  • E. TextbooksCorrect

Explanation

Textbooks are easy to get in schools and libraries.

History 2022 Objective — Question 10

Visible and abstract things that help in the study of history are

  • A. archaeology.
  • B. eyewitness.
  • C. historical evidence.Correct
  • D. legend.

Explanation

Both visible (objects) and abstract (oral accounts) things used to study the past are historical evidence.

History 2022 Objective — Question 11

Objects made and used by man in the past are

  • A. artefacts.Correct
  • B. articles.
  • C. folklore.
  • D. legends.
  • E. museums.

Explanation

Artefacts are objects made and used by people in the past.

History 2022 Objective — Question 12

An imaginary story that teaches human values to the listeners is

  • A. article.
  • B. eyewitness account.
  • C. folklore.Correct
  • D. legend.
  • E. oral tradition.

Explanation

Folklore is made-up stories that teach values.

History 2022 Objective — Question 13

Secondary sources of history can be found in

  • A. archives.
  • B. historical sites.
  • C. libraries.Correct
  • D. museums.
  • E. private records.

Explanation

Books and other secondary sources are kept in libraries.

History 2022 Objective — Question 14

Our ability to relate well with people from other ethnic groups as a result of historical knowledge means that history encourages

  • A. intergroup relations.Correct
  • B. nationalism.
  • C. patriotism.
  • D. political participation.
  • E. symbiotic relations.

Explanation

Relating well with other ethnic groups is intergroup relations.

History 2022 Objective — Question 15

The transmission of culture and values from one generation to another is an importance of

  • A. culture.
  • B. education.
  • C. history.Correct
  • D. language.
  • E. relationship.

Explanation

History passes culture and values from one generation to the next.

History 2022 Objective — Question 16

Which of the following helps us in the understanding of past leaders and their actions?

  • A. Dialogue
  • B. Education
  • C. HistoryCorrect
  • D. Movies
  • E. Politics

Explanation

History records the lives and actions of past leaders.

History 2022 Objective — Question 17

History helps us to understand the evolution of the society. This means that history helps us to know how the society

  • A. began.
  • B. developed.Correct
  • C. migrated.
  • D. related.
  • E. survived.

Explanation

Evolution means gradual change, that is, how society developed.

History 2022 Objective — Question 18

By teaching us to be patriotic citizens, history encourages us to ________ our country.

  • A. develop
  • B. loveCorrect
  • C. please
  • D. pray for
  • E. respect

Explanation

Patriotism means love for one's country.

History 2022 Objective — Question 19

Which of the following is an importance of history to an individual? It serves/helps

  • A. as reservoir of knowledge.Correct
  • B. in nation building.
  • C. in settling globalization challenges.
  • D. intergroup relations.
  • E. national integration.

Explanation

For the individual, history is a store of knowledge about the past.

History 2022 Objective — Question 20

Promotion of national integration is an importance of history to a/an

  • A. government.
  • B. individual.
  • C. nation.Correct
  • D. society.
  • E. tribe.

Explanation

National integration (uniting a country) is a benefit of history to the nation.

History 2022 Objective — Question 21

The people of Nok made iron tools and

  • A. calabash.
  • B. clothes.
  • C. drums.
  • D. utensils.
  • E. weapons.Correct

Explanation

The Nok people smelted iron and made tools and weapons.

History 2022 Objective — Question 22

Nok culture refers to the ancient

  • A. bronze objects.
  • B. building style.
  • C. farming system.
  • D. hunting method.
  • E. iron-working techniques.Correct

Explanation

Nok is known for early iron working in Nigeria.

History 2022 Objective — Question 24

Nok is a village presently located in

  • A. Bauchi.
  • B. Gombe.
  • C. Kaduna.Correct
  • D. Nasarawa.
  • E. Plateau.

Explanation

Nok is in Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

History 2022 Objective — Question 25

Nok culture provided the evidence of

  • A. domestication of animals.
  • B. earliest civilization.Correct
  • C. early migration route.
  • D. farming method.
  • E. hunting techniques.

Explanation

Nok is regarded as the earliest known civilization in West Africa, with iron working and terra-cotta.

History 2022 Objective — Question 27

The first prince of Ile-Ife that left Ife for Benin kingdom was

  • A. Adimu.
  • B. Obatala.
  • C. Oduduwa.
  • D. Orangun.
  • E. Oranmiyan.Correct

Explanation

Prince Oranmiyan left Ife for Benin and fathered Eweka.

History 2022 Objective — Question 28

Edi festival in Ile-Ife was used to honour a courageous woman called

  • A. Moremi.Correct
  • B. Ogun.
  • C. Olokun.
  • D. Opa Oranmiyan.
  • E. Sango.

Explanation

The Edi festival honours Moremi, who saved Ife from the Igbo raiders.

History 2022 Objective — Question 29

Ile-Ife terra-cotta figurines were mostly representing

  • A. agricultural tools.
  • B. famous hunter.
  • C. Ife rulers.Correct
  • D. military commanders.
  • E. utensils.

Explanation

The figurines were mostly heads of Ife rulers (Ooni).

History 2022 Objective — Question 30

Archaeological evidence shows that famous Ife bronze has

  • A. high artistic technological skills.Correct
  • B. local standard.
  • C. mixture of European skills.
  • D. only clay baked.
  • E. traditional values only.

Explanation

Ife bronze heads show great artistic and technical skill.

History 2022 Objective — Question 31

The longest dynasty in the political history of Nigeria was

  • A. Eweka.
  • B. Kanembu.
  • C. Mai.
  • D. Ogiso.
  • E. Saifawa.Correct

Explanation

The Saifawa dynasty of Kanem-Borno ruled for about a thousand years.

History 2022 Objective — Question 32

Benin is related by tradition to the Yoruba through a common ancestor known as

  • A. Eweka.
  • B. Igodo.
  • C. Obalufon.
  • D. Oduduwa.Correct
  • E. Oranmiyan.

Explanation

Oduduwa is the common ancestor of the Yoruba and the Benin royal line in tradition.

History 2022 Objective — Question 33

Oba Eweka of Benin was the son of

  • A. Evian.
  • B. Obatala.
  • C. Ogiamve.
  • D. Ogiso.
  • E. Oranmiyan.Correct

Explanation

Eweka I was the son of Prince Oranmiyan and Erinmwide.

History 2022 Objective — Question 34

The art of bronze casting was introduced into Benin by ________ artist.

  • A. IfeCorrect
  • B. Igbo Ukwu
  • C. Iwo Eleru
  • D. Nok
  • E. Taruga

Explanation

Oba Oguola of Benin asked Ife for a brass-smith, Iguegha, who taught bronze casting.

History 2022 Objective — Question 35

Benin is located in which region of Nigeria?

  • A. North Central
  • B. North West
  • C. South East
  • D. South SouthCorrect
  • E. South West

Explanation

Benin City is in Edo State, South-South.

History 2022 Objective — Question 36

Archaeological sites in Igbo-Ukwu were located in ________ place/places.

  • A. one
  • B. two
  • C. threeCorrect
  • D. four
  • E. five

Explanation

Three sites were found: Igbo Isaiah, Igbo Richard and Igbo Jonah.

History 2022 Objective — Question 37

The first archaeological work that was carried out in Igbo-Ukwu was led by

  • A. Howard Carter.
  • B. Isaiah Anozie.
  • C. Richard Jonah.
  • D. Thurstan Shaw.Correct
  • E. Wiliam Albright.

Explanation

Thurstan Shaw led the first professional excavation in 1959-60.

History 2022 Objective — Question 38

Which of the following cultures showed a long relationship between Nigeria and the outside world?

  • A. Benin
  • B. Daima
  • C. Ife
  • D. Igbo-UkwuCorrect
  • E. Nok

Explanation

Glass beads found at Igbo-Ukwu show long-distance trade.

History 2022 Objective — Question 39

The objects that were associated with Igbo-Ukwu culture include bronzes, vessels and

  • A. beads.Correct
  • B. calabash.
  • C. cloth.
  • D. leather.
  • E. wood.

Explanation

Thousands of beads were found at Igbo-Ukwu.

History 2022 Objective — Question 40

Igbo-Ukwu is located in the present day ________ state of Nigeria.

  • A. Abia
  • B. AnambraCorrect
  • C. Ebonyi
  • D. Enugu
  • E. Imo

Explanation

Igbo-Ukwu is in Aguata LGA of Anambra State.

History 2022 Objective — Question 41

Ghana Empire was established by the

  • A. Almoravids.
  • B. Arabs.
  • C. Berbers.
  • D. Kanuri.
  • E. Soninke.Correct

Explanation

The Soninke people founded the Ghana Empire.

History 2022 Objective — Question 42

The cabinet officials in Ghana Empire were mostly

  • A. Arabs.
  • B. Berbers.Correct
  • C. Soninkes.
  • D. Susus.
  • E. Tuaregs.

Explanation

Many of the Ghana ministers and officials were Muslims of Berber origin.

History 2022 Objective — Question 43

Wangara region in Ghana was known for its

  • A. Arab-Gum.
  • B. Gold.Correct
  • C. Leather.
  • D. Ostrich feather.
  • E. Salt.

Explanation

Wangara was the gold-producing region that supplied Ghana's gold trade.

History 2022 Objective — Question 44

Kumbi-Saleh is presently located in

  • A. Gambia
  • B. Mali
  • C. Mauritania.Correct
  • D. Niger.
  • E. Senegal.

Explanation

The ruins of Kumbi-Saleh, capital of Ghana, are in south-eastern Mauritania.

History 2022 Objective — Question 45

The major economic activity in Ghana Empire was

  • A. art work.
  • B. gold mining.
  • C. leather works.
  • D. trading.Correct
  • E. wood carving.

Explanation

Ghana grew rich from trade, especially gold and salt trading across the Sahara.

History 2022 Objective — Question 46

In Ghana, camel was used as a means of

  • A. farming.
  • B. hunting.
  • C. mining.
  • D. transport.Correct
  • E. war.

Explanation

Camels carried goods across the desert, so they were a means of transport.

History 2022 Objective — Question 47

The rulers of Mali Empire were referred to as ________.

  • A. Askias.
  • B. Caliphs.
  • C. Chiefs.
  • D. Kings.Correct
  • E. Sultans.

Explanation

The rulers of Mali were called Mansas, which means kings.

History 2022 Objective — Question 48

The following were factors that contributed to the growth of the Mali Empire except

  • A. economy centered on gold.
  • B. geographical location.
  • C. Islam being a state religion.
  • D. Niani was highly secured.
  • E. participation in local trade.Correct

Explanation

Mali grew through gold, location, Islam and a secure capital; local trade alone was not a growth factor.

History 2022 Objective — Question 49

A major source of fund to the administration of Mali Empire was

  • A. agriculture and tax.
  • B. control of trans-Saharan trade.Correct
  • C. gold deposits.
  • D. salt mines.
  • E. wars of conquest.

Explanation

Mali earned most of its revenue by controlling and taxing the trans-Saharan trade.

History 2022 Objective — Question 51

Which of these religions played a major role in the administration of Mali Empire?

  • A. Buddhism
  • B. Christianity
  • C. Hinduism
  • D. IslamCorrect
  • E. Traditional religion

Explanation

Mali's rulers, such as Mansa Musa, were Muslims and used Islam in government.

History 2022 Objective — Question 52

Who amongst the following rulers united the local tribes to establish the Mali Empire?

  • A. Mansa Musa
  • B. Mansa Sulayman
  • C. Mansa Uli
  • D. Sumanguru Kante
  • E. Sundiata MarijataCorrect

Explanation

Sundiata Keita (Marijata) defeated Sumanguru and united the tribes at Kirina in 1235.

History 2022 Objective — Question 53

The fall of Mali Empire led to the emergence of

  • A. D'jenne.
  • B. Gao.
  • C. Ghana.
  • D. Songhai.Correct
  • E. Timbuktu.

Explanation

After Mali declined, the Songhai Empire rose.

History 2022 Objective — Question 54

Which of the following rulers was appointed as the caliph of Western Sudan in Mecca?

  • A. Mansa Musa
  • B. Mansa Sahura
  • C. Mohammed ToureCorrect
  • D. Sonni Ali
  • E. Sundiata Marijata

Explanation

Askia Mohammed Toure was made caliph of the Western Sudan during his pilgrimage to Mecca.

History 2022 Objective — Question 55

Supervision of plantations in Songhai Empire was the duty of a group known as

  • A. Agriculturists.
  • B. Fanfa.Correct
  • C. Farmers.
  • D. Landlords.
  • E. Managers.

Explanation

The Fanfa were officials who supervised the plantations.

History 2022 Objective — Question 56

The following were the activities carried out by Sonni Ali as the king of Songhai Empire except that he

  • A. brought to an end attacks from the Tuaregs.
  • B. embarked on wars of conquest.
  • C. established a standing army.
  • D. introduced the trans-Saharan trade in Songhai.Correct
  • E. reorganised the army.

Explanation

Trans-Saharan trade existed before Sonni Ali, so he did not introduce it.

History 2022 Objective — Question 57

The first king of Songhai to take the title of "Askia" was

  • A. Benkan.
  • B. Daoud.
  • C. Ishaq.
  • D. Mohammed.Correct
  • E. Musa.

Explanation

Mohammed Toure took the title Askia after defeating Sonni Baru.

History 2022 Objective — Question 58

The Za dynasty that ruled Gao was replaced by a dynasty founded by

  • A. Ali Kolen.
  • B. Mansa Musa.
  • C. Mohammed Toure.
  • D. Sulayman Nar.Correct
  • E. Sundiata Marijata.

Explanation

Sulayman Nar founded the Sonni dynasty that replaced the Za dynasty.

History 2022 Objective — Question 59

Songhai Empire was attacked by the Moroccans under the leadership of

  • A. Askia Ishaq II.
  • B. Judah Pasha.Correct
  • C. Mohammed Toure.
  • D. Sonni Ali.
  • E. Sulayman Dama.

Explanation

The Moroccan army under Judar (Judah) Pasha defeated Songhai in 1591.

History 2022 Objective — Question 60

The Songhai Empire reached its peak in the ________ century.

  • A. 10th
  • B. 11th
  • C. 12th
  • D. 13th
  • E. 14thCorrect

Explanation

Songhai grew strong from the 14th century onward under Sonni Ali and the Askias; the printed options stop at the 14th.

History 2022 Objective — Question 61

According to tradition of origin, the Yoruba are descendants of

  • A. Eweka.
  • B. Ewuare.
  • C. Obatala.
  • D. Oduduwa.Correct
  • E. Oranmiyan.

Explanation

Yoruba tradition says all the Yoruba descend from Oduduwa.

History 2022 Objective — Question 62

Leadership crisis in Benin kingdom led to the search of a leader from

  • A. Ede.
  • B. Ife.Correct
  • C. Iwo.
  • D. Owu.
  • E. Oyo.

Explanation

When the Ogiso rule collapsed, Benin invited Oranmiyan from Ile-Ife.

History 2022 Objective — Question 63

Bayajidda settled in which part of Hausaland?

  • A. Borno
  • B. DauraCorrect
  • C. Gaya
  • D. Rano
  • E. Zaria

Explanation

Bayajidda settled at Daura and married the queen Magajiya Daurama.

History 2022 Objective — Question 64

Which of these factors influenced people to migrate to Hausaland?

  • A. Agriculture
  • B. DroughtCorrect
  • C. Famine
  • D. Trade
  • E. War

Explanation

Drought and desert drying forced people from the north into Hausaland.

History 2022 Objective — Question 65

The following are legitimate sons of Bayajidda except

  • A. Biram
  • B. Daura.
  • C. Katsina.
  • D. YauriCorrect
  • E. Zaria.

Explanation

Yauri is one of the Banza Bakwai states, not a son of Bayajidda.

History 2022 Objective — Question 66

According to the Bayajidda legend, which of these sons gave birth to the fourteen Hausa states?

  • A. BawoCorrect
  • B. Biram
  • C. Daura
  • D. Gobir
  • E. Rano

Explanation

Bawo's six sons and Bayajidda's other sons founded the fourteen Hausa states.

History 2022 Objective — Question 67

The Nupe people in pre-colonial Nigeria engaged in the following activities except

  • A. bronze making.
  • B. farming.
  • C. fishing.
  • D. oil production.Correct
  • E. trading.

Explanation

Oil production was not a Nupe activity before colonial times.

History 2022 Objective — Question 68

In non-centralised societies, disputes were settled by

  • A. age grades.
  • B. council of elders.Correct
  • C. secret societies.
  • D. spiritual leaders.
  • E. titled men.

Explanation

The council of elders settled disputes in most non-centralised societies.

History 2022 Objective — Question 69

The following were non-centralised states in pre-colonial Nigeria except

  • A. Anang.
  • B. Ebira.
  • C. Idoma.
  • D. Ijaw.
  • E. Nupe.Correct

Explanation

Nupe had a king (the Etsu), so it was a centralised state.

History 2022 Objective — Question 70

In non-centralised states, the smallest unit of government was the

  • A. community.
  • B. family.Correct
  • C. hamlet.
  • D. society.
  • E. village.

Explanation

The family was the smallest political unit.

History 2022 Objective — Question 71

The political system where administrative powers are not placed on an individual is known as

  • A. centralised.
  • B. democracy.
  • C. monarchy.
  • D. non-centralised.Correct
  • E. parliamentary.

Explanation

Where no single person holds the power, the system is non-centralised.

History 2022 Objective — Question 72

In pre-colonial Ijaw, the House system was headed by a/an

  • A. chiefCorrect
  • B. eldest man.
  • C. priest.
  • D. war commander.
  • E. ward head.

Explanation

The head of an Ijaw House was a chief (Alabo).

History 2022 Objective — Question 73

Which of these is not part of the functions of age grades in non-centralised states?

  • A. Administrative roles
  • B. King makingCorrect
  • C. Legislative roles
  • D. Maintenance of law and order
  • E. Security guards

Explanation

Non-centralised states had no kings, so age grades did not make kings.

History 2022 Objective — Question 74

The high priest among the Ijaw society represents the

  • A. ancestors.
  • B. dead chiefs.
  • C. gods.Correct
  • D. secret cult.
  • E. societies.

Explanation

The high priest speaks for the gods.

History 2022 Objective — Question 75

The Igbo produced food crops which they exchanged with ________ of the Niger Delta.

  • A. cassava
  • B. maize
  • C. palm oil
  • D. saltCorrect
  • E. yam

Explanation

The Igbo traded their food crops for salt and fish from the Niger Delta.

History 2022 Objective — Question 76

Which of these groups in pre-colonial Nigeria developed decentralised system of government?

  • A. Benin
  • B. IgboCorrect
  • C. Kanem Borno
  • D. Nupe
  • E. Yoruba

Explanation

The Igbo had no kings and ruled by councils and assemblies.

History 2022 Objective — Question 77

The following factors influenced inter-group relations among Nigerians except

  • A. historical origin.
  • B. instability.Correct
  • C. marriage.
  • D. migration.
  • E. trade.

Explanation

Instability does not bring people together.

History 2022 Objective — Question 78

The Niger Delta is a major producer of

  • A. cocoyam.
  • B. fish.
  • C. palm oil.Correct
  • D. plantain
  • E. salt.

Explanation

The Niger Delta has plenty of oil palm, so it is a major producer of palm oil.

History 2022 Objective — Question 79

The following are the factors that encouraged inter-group relations in pre-colonial Nigeria except

  • A. festival.
  • B. kidnapping.Correct
  • C. marriage.
  • D. trade.
  • E. war.

Explanation

Kidnapping does not encourage friendly relations.

History 2022 Objective — Question 80

The artistic work of Benin and Ife are notable because it portrays

  • A. charisma.
  • B. culture.Correct
  • C. dignity.
  • D. royalty.
  • E. trade.

Explanation

The art of Benin and Ife shows the culture of the people.

History 2022 Objective — Question 81

The relationship between Kanem Borno and Hausaland was strengthened through the marriage of

  • A. Amina Mohamud.
  • B. Bagwariya Karbagari.Correct
  • C. Hadiza Mustafa.
  • D. Magajiya Daurama.
  • E. Magira Daud.

Explanation

Dynastic marriages such as that of Bagwariya Karbagari linked the two areas.

History 2022 Objective — Question 82

Governance in pre-colonial Igbo society starts at the level of

  • A. family.Correct
  • B. lineage assembly.
  • C. sub-lineage unit.
  • D. unit.
  • E. village assembly.

Explanation

Igbo government began with the family and rose to lineage and village levels.

History 2022 Objective — Question 83

The council of elders that administered the affairs of Urhobo villages was the

  • A. Ekpako.Correct
  • B. Iletu.
  • C. Okaka.
  • D. Otota.
  • E. Ovie.

Explanation

The Ekpako was the Urhobo council of elders.

History 2022 Objective — Question 84

The historic 'nsibidi' writing is associated with the

  • A. Efik.
  • B. Ibibio.Correct
  • C. Ijaw.
  • D. Itsekeri.
  • E. Urhobo.

Explanation

Nsibidi, a pictorial script, is linked to the Ibibio (and Efik) of the Cross River area.

History 2022 Objective — Question 85

The following factors led to the migration of pre-colonial Nigerian societies except

  • A. diplomacy.Correct
  • B. famine.
  • C. leadership tussle.
  • D. trade.
  • E. wars.

Explanation

Diplomacy is peaceful and did not force people to move.

History 2022 Objective — Question 87

George Goldie established the Royal Niger Company for

  • A. economic exploitation.
  • B. free trade through Niger.
  • C. guidelines for occupation.
  • D. international recognition.
  • E. trade monopoly.Correct

Explanation

Goldie wanted to control all trade on the Niger, a trade monopoly.

History 2022 Objective — Question 88

The British established resident in Badagry because they wanted to

  • A. check slave trade.Correct
  • B. control economic interest.
  • C. explore the major rivers.
  • D. search for raw materials.
  • E. struggle for territories.

Explanation

The British resident was posted to Badagry to stop the slave trade.

History 2022 Objective — Question 89

Which of the following individuals chaired the 1885 Berlin Conference?

  • A. Friedrich Ebert
  • B. Gustav Stresemann
  • C. Heinrich Barth
  • D. Joseph Wirth
  • E. Otto von BismarckCorrect

Explanation

Otto von Bismarck of Germany chaired the 1884-85 Berlin Conference.

History 2022 Objective — Question 90

The Royal Niger Company established their Administrative headquarters at Asaba and later in

  • A. Bida.
  • B. Idah.
  • C. Kontogora.
  • D. Lokoja.Correct
  • E. Zungeru.

Explanation

The company moved its headquarters from Asaba to Lokoja.

History 2022 Objective — Question 91

British interest in Nigeria before amalgamation was promoted by ______ Company.

  • A. Advance trading
  • B. European
  • C. Royal NigerCorrect
  • D. West Africa
  • E. United Africa

Explanation

The Royal Niger Company promoted British interests before 1914.

History 2022 Objective — Question 92

The motive behind the amalgamation of Nigeria by the British was basically economic and

  • A. administration.Correct
  • B. education.
  • C. industrialization.
  • D. politics.
  • E. security.

Explanation

Amalgamation joined the North's surplus to the poor South to cut costs of administration.

History 2022 Objective — Question 93

Lagos colony and Southern Protectorate were amalgamated in

  • A. 1902.
  • B. 1903.
  • C. 1904.
  • D. 1905.
  • E. 1906.Correct

Explanation

They merged in 1906 to form the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria.

History 2022 Objective — Question 94

The protest against the Royal Niger Company in Northern Nigeria took place at

  • A. Bida.Correct
  • B. Gwandu.
  • C. Kontagora.
  • D. Suleja.
  • E. Zaria.

Explanation

The company's conquest of Bida met strong resistance.

History 2022 Objective — Question 95

The first political party that emerged in Nigeria was the

  • A. Action Group (AG).
  • B. National Council of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC).
  • C. Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP).Correct
  • D. Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM).
  • E. Northern People's Congress (NPC).

Explanation

Herbert Macaulay formed the NNDP in 1923.

History 2022 Objective — Question 96

The elective principle was introduced in Nigeria by

  • A. Arthur Richard.
  • B. Donald Cameroon.
  • C. Frederick Lugard.
  • D. Hugh Clifford.Correct
  • E. John Macpherson.

Explanation

The 1922 Clifford Constitution introduced elections.

History 2022 Objective — Question 97

Who among the following was not an early nationalist in Nigeria?

  • A. Aminu Kano
  • B. Hugh Clifford
  • C. Mbonu Ojike
  • D. Nnamdi Azikiwe
  • E. Olusegun ObasanjoCorrect

Explanation

Obasanjo was a soldier and later leader, not an early nationalist.

History 2022 Objective — Question 99

Which of the following was not part of the demands of early Nigerian nationalists?

  • A. Better educational facilities.
  • B. Better price for agricultural commodities.
  • C. Demand for self determination.Correct
  • D. Fair treatment for Nigerian merchants.
  • E. More representation by Nigerians in the legislative councils.

Explanation

Early nationalists asked for reforms, not yet self-rule.

History 2022 Objective — Question 100

The expression of people's desire for self-determination is

  • A. emancipation.
  • B. independence.
  • C. nationalism.Correct
  • D. patriotism.
  • E. total freedom.

Explanation

Nationalism is the expression of a people's desire for self-rule.

History 2022 Objective — Question 101

A major commodity during the trans-Saharan trade was

  • A. copper.
  • B. gold.Correct
  • C. kolanuts.
  • D. leather.
  • E. salt.

Explanation

Gold from the south was one of the main goods of the trans-Saharan trade.

History 2022 Objective — Question 102

The Berbers were responsible for the following except

  • A. collection of tax along the trade routes.
  • B. for protection.
  • C. providing information.
  • D. searching for source of water.Correct
  • E. they served as desert guards.

Explanation

Berbers taxed, protected, guided and informed traders; finding water was not their task.

History 2022 Objective — Question 103

The significant progress in the trans-Saharan trade was the introduction of ______ as means of transportation.

  • A. Bullock
  • B. CamelCorrect
  • C. Donkey
  • D. Horse
  • E. Yaks

Explanation

The camel could cross the desert and made the trade easier.

History 2022 Objective — Question 104

Which of these traders brought Islam to Hausaland in 14th century? The

  • A. Almoravids.
  • B. Ahmadiyyas.
  • C. Tijaniyyas.
  • D. Sunnis.
  • E. Wangarawas.Correct

Explanation

The Wangarawa traders from Mali brought Islam to Hausaland.

History 2022 Objective — Question 105

The Moroccans contributed to the decline of trans-Saharan trade by attacking

  • A. Ghana.
  • B. Kanem Borno.
  • C. Mali.
  • D. Oyo.
  • E. Songhai.Correct

Explanation

Morocco invaded Songhai in 1591.

History 2022 Objective — Question 106

The Wangarawa traders were known for the following activities during the trans-Saharan trade except

  • A. influenced local kings to accept their religion.
  • B. introduced Islam.
  • C. production of weapons.Correct
  • D. spread Islam through preaching.
  • E. they were teachers of Islam.

Explanation

The Wangarawa were traders and preachers, not weapon makers.

History 2022 Objective — Question 107

The following commodities were exchanged for horses during the trans-Saharan trade except

  • A. gold.
  • B. leather.
  • C. slave.
  • D. textiles.
  • E. yam.Correct

Explanation

Yam was not carried across the desert.

History 2022 Objective — Question 108

Which of these factors assisted the growth of trans-Saharan trade?

  • A. Abolition of slave trade.
  • B. Conflict between Arabs and Tuaregs.
  • C. Introduction of camel as a means of transportation.Correct
  • D. Presence of European explorers.
  • E. The use of iron weapons.

Explanation

The camel made desert crossing possible.

History 2022 Objective — Question 109

The following were the commodities of trade during the trans-Saharan trade except

  • A. gold.
  • B. horses.
  • C. masks.Correct
  • D. salt.
  • E. slaves.

Explanation

Masks were not trade goods.

History 2022 Objective — Question 110

The medium of exchange during the trans-Saharan trade was

  • A. cowries.Correct
  • B. gold.
  • C. iron bar.
  • D. manilas.
  • E. salt.

Explanation

Cowries were widely used as money in the trade.

History 2022 Objective — Question 111

The British got information about Nigeria through their

  • A. explorers.Correct
  • B. missionaries.
  • C. scientists.
  • D. soldiers.
  • E. traders.

Explanation

Explorers such as Mungo Park and the Landers reported on Nigeria.

History 2022 Objective — Question 112

The main purpose for Europeans exploration of Nigeria was

  • A. agriculture.
  • B. education.
  • C. evangelism.
  • D. humanitarianism.
  • E. trade.Correct

Explanation

Europeans explored to find trade routes and markets.

History 2022 Objective — Question 115

The Lander Brothers discovered that River Niger

  • A. depth is seven thousand below sea level.
  • B. distributes to River Nile.
  • C. enters the Atlantic.Correct
  • D. is the longest River in Africa.
  • E. source is from desert.

Explanation

In 1830 the Landers traced the Niger to the Atlantic.

History 2022 Objective — Question 116

European's trade with Nigerian coastal communities was mainly on

  • A. bronze bracelets.
  • B. kola-nuts.
  • C. ostrich feathers.
  • D. salt.
  • E. slaves.Correct

Explanation

The coastal trade was chiefly the slave trade.

History 2022 Objective — Question 117

The major means of exchange in pre-colonial Nigeria was by

  • A. barter.Correct
  • B. beads.
  • C. cowries.
  • D. iron bars.
  • E. manilas.

Explanation

Before money, people exchanged goods by barter.

History 2022 Objective — Question 118

The trans-Atlantic Slave trade in Nigeria started with ______ communities.

  • A. centralised
  • B. coastalCorrect
  • C. desert
  • D. forest
  • E. hinterland

Explanation

The coastal communities met the Europeans first.

History 2022 Objective — Question 119

The first Portuguese explorers in Nigeria made contact with

  • A. Abeokuta.
  • B. Asaba.
  • C. Benin.Correct
  • D. Lagos.
  • E. Oyo.

Explanation

The Portuguese reached Benin in the 1470s.

History 2022 Objective — Question 120

Nigerian territories were acquired by the British through the activities of the

  • A. explorers.
  • B. local chiefs.
  • C. missionaries.
  • D. Queen's representative.
  • E. Royal Niger Company.Correct

Explanation

The Royal Niger Company signed treaties that gave Britain the territories.

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