History 2024 Objective — Question 1
The study of past events that pertains to humanity is ____.
- A. archaeology
- B. government
- C. historiography
- D. historyCorrect
- E. sociology
Explanation
History is the study of past human events.
BECE History 2024 Objective Past Questions
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History 2024 Objective — Question 2
History is derived from a Greek word "historia" which means learning by ____.
- A. asking
- B. inquiryCorrect
- C. observation
- D. searching
- E. seeing
Explanation
Historia means learning by inquiry.
History 2024 Objective — Question 3
Which of the following sources is easily accessible to an historian?
- A. Autobiographies
- B. Biographies
- C. Government publicationsCorrect
- D. Journals
- E. Oral traditions
Explanation
Government publications are readily available and open to historians.
History 2024 Objective — Question 4
The account of an event in people's memory passed from one generation to another is ____.
- A. archaeological discoveries
- B. geographical materials
- C. linguistic materials
- D. oral traditionsCorrect
- E. written sources
Explanation
Oral traditions are handed down by word of mouth.
History 2024 Objective — Question 5
Sources of history is classified into ____ broad types.
- A. five
- B. four
- C. six
- D. threeCorrect
- E. two
Explanation
Written, oral and archaeological sources.
History 2024 Objective — Question 6
Which of the following is not an importance of history to individual? It ____
- A. encourages person to have strong attitude.Correct
- B. helps an individual fit well into the society.
- C. helps in the understanding of one's environment.
- D. serves as reservoir of knowledge.
- E. trains the mind for logical reasoning.
Explanation
The other options are recognised values of history.
History 2024 Objective — Question 7
Mistakes of the past can be avoided by society with the knowledge of ____.
- A. folklore
- B. historyCorrect
- C. legend
- D. myth
- E. story
Explanation
History teaches lessons from the past.
History 2024 Objective — Question 8
The majority of Tiv ethnic group are located in ____ state of Nigeria.
- A. BenueCorrect
- B. Kogi
- C. Kwara
- D. Niger
- E. Plateau
Explanation
The Tiv are mainly in Benue State.
History 2024 Objective — Question 9
Primary sources of history can be found in ____.
- A. archival materialsCorrect
- B. magazines
- C. newspapers
- D. oral traditions
- E. textbooks
Explanation
Archives hold original records.
History 2024 Objective — Question 10
Primary sources of history have the following qualities except ____.
- A. dependable
- B. factual
- C. original
- D. reliability
- E. thoughtfulCorrect
Explanation
'Thoughtful' is not a quality of a primary source.
History 2024 Objective — Question 11
The traditional title of the ruler of Tiv nation is ____.
- A. Adoole
- B. Ipoopu
- C. Oche
- D. Ojila
- E. TorCorrect
Explanation
The Tiv ruler is the Tor Tiv.
History 2024 Objective — Question 12
Historical information gathered from an eye-witness is ____ source.
- A. archaeological
- B. empirical
- C. linguistic
- D. oralCorrect
- E. written
Explanation
An eye-witness gives an account by word of mouth: oral source.
History 2024 Objective — Question 13
The highest authority in a non-centralized states are the ____.
- A. age grades
- B. council of eldersCorrect
- C. family heads
- D. village priests
- E. village oracles
Explanation
Non-centralized states were governed by a council of elders.
History 2024 Objective — Question 14
In pre-colonial societies, an example of democratic rulership could be found among the ____.
- A. Hausas
- B. Igalas
- C. IgbosCorrect
- D. Nupes
- E. Yorubas
Explanation
The Igbo practised a democratic, non-centralised system.
History 2024 Objective — Question 15
The bond of brotherhood among the Northerners was cemented through ____.
- A. culture
- B. education
- C. farming
- D. IslamCorrect
- E. trade
Explanation
Islam united the Northerners.
History 2024 Objective — Question 16
The practice called "royal marriage" in the pre-colonial Nigeria was to promote ____.
- A. modern civilisation
- B. peaceful coexistenceCorrect
- C. traditional values
- D. village culture
- E. wealth status
Explanation
Royal marriages between states ensured peace.
History 2024 Objective — Question 17
The following were factors that promoted interactions among people of pre-colonial era except ____.
- A. farmingCorrect
- B. festival
- C. marriage
- D. trade
- E. wars
Explanation
Farming was an individual occupation, not an interaction factor.
History 2024 Objective — Question 18
In pre-colonial Nigeria, Igbos communicated with Ijaws on the coast through ____.
- A. Asaba river
- B. Atlantic ocean
- C. Benue basin
- D. Lower NigerCorrect
- E. Upper Niger
Explanation
The Lower Niger linked the Igbo to the Ijaw.
History 2024 Objective — Question 19
A major factor that promoted relationship among pre-colonial societies was ____.
- A. exchange of productsCorrect
- B. inter-tribal marriage
- C. mutual courtship
- D. ritual festival
- E. royal marriage
Explanation
Trade (exchange of products) linked the societies.
History 2024 Objective — Question 20
Which of the following ethnic groups migrated from the Northern part to other regions during the pre-colonial Nigeria?
- A. Benins
- B. FulanisCorrect
- C. Igbos
- D. Urhobos
- E. Yorubas
Explanation
The Fulani migrated from the north.
History 2024 Objective — Question 21
Nok culture is a transition between ____ age.
- A. crude and stone
- B. silver and stone
- C. stone and copper
- D. stone and golden
- E. stone and ironCorrect
Explanation
Nok marks the move from the Stone Age to the Iron Age.
History 2024 Objective — Question 22
The Nok terra-cotta was accidentally found in the soil by ____.
- A. carvers
- B. farmers
- C. hunters
- D. minersCorrect
- E. traders
Explanation
Tin miners found the first terracotta in 1928.
History 2024 Objective — Question 23
A discovery of fire is associated with Acheulian culture of the ____ age.
- A. bronze
- B. early stoneCorrect
- C. iron
- D. late stone
- E. middle stone
Explanation
Acheulian culture belongs to the Early Stone Age.
History 2024 Objective — Question 24
The features of late stone age were the following except the ____.
- A. discovery of fire
- B. introduction of ironCorrect
- C. making of pottery
- D. use of microliths
- E. use of polished stone axe
Explanation
Iron came after the Stone Age.
History 2024 Objective — Question 25
A negative consequence of the discovery of iron was that, ____
- A. it enabled the production of ornaments.
- B. it helped in the protection of life against wild life.
- C. it made hunting expedition easier.
- D. man could cultivate the ground more easily.
- E. weapons produced from it made wars more destructive.Correct
Explanation
Iron weapons made wars more destructive.
History 2024 Objective — Question 26
The Yoruba legend, Oduduwa, was the founder of ____.
- A. Abeokuta
- B. Ibadan
- C. Ijaiye
- D. Ile-IfeCorrect
- E. Oyo
Explanation
Oduduwa founded Ile-Ife.
History 2024 Objective — Question 27
The Ife sculptures shared some resemblance with which of the following cultures?
- A. BeninCorrect
- B. Esie
- C. Igbo-Ukwu
- D. Nok
- E. Nupe
Explanation
Ife and Benin art are closely related.
History 2024 Objective — Question 28
Which of the following was not a characteristic of Ile-Ife artefacts?
- A. A ram's head.
- B. Animal horns.Correct
- C. Beaded neck, wrist and ankles.
- D. Human heads with hair and facial marks.
- E. Potsherd pavement.
Explanation
Ife works show rams' heads, beaded necks, human heads and potsherd pavement, not animal horns.
History 2024 Objective — Question 29
The discoveries in Ile-Ife and its environs were made of stone, bronze, copper and ____.
- A. aluminium
- B. brassCorrect
- C. diamond
- D. gold
- E. iron
Explanation
Ife art was made of brass among others.
History 2024 Objective — Question 30
The title of the king of Ile-Ife is ____.
- A. Alaafin
- B. Obatala
- C. Oduduwa
- D. OoniCorrect
- E. Oranmiyan
Explanation
The king of Ile-Ife is the Ooni.
History 2024 Objective — Question 31
The casting of art objects in Benin were made of bronze and ____.
- A. aluminium
- B. brassCorrect
- C. copper
- D. metal
- E. zinc
Explanation
Benin art was cast in bronze and brass.
History 2024 Objective — Question 32
The use of lost wax technique by Binis made their artwork to be ____.
- A. affordable to buyers
- B. among the best sculpturesCorrect
- C. durable
- D. easy to carry
- E. strong
Explanation
Lost-wax casting made Benin works among the finest sculptures.
History 2024 Objective — Question 33
Benin artworks were mostly in bronze and ____.
- A. bead
- B. ceramic
- C. clay
- D. glass
- E. ivoryCorrect
Explanation
Benin art used bronze and ivory.
History 2024 Objective — Question 34
The craftsmen in Benin, carved with wood and ____.
- A. beads
- B. copper
- C. glass
- D. ivoryCorrect
- E. metal
Explanation
They carved wood and ivory.
History 2024 Objective — Question 35
Specialised craftsmen in Benin were being controlled by the ____.
- A. Chief
- B. Iyase
- C. ObaCorrect
- D. Ozama
- E. Priest
Explanation
The Oba controlled the craft guilds.
History 2024 Objective — Question 36
Igbo- Ukwu culture provided the evidence of ____.
- A. building style
- B. defensive wall
- C. early migration
- D. leather work
- E. structured economyCorrect
Explanation
Igbo-Ukwu bronzes show a developed, structured economy.
History 2024 Objective — Question 37
The first archaeological site of Igbo-Ukwu was Igbo ____.
- A. Akulawa
- B. IsaiahCorrect
- C. Jonah
- D. Richard
- E. Umudege
Explanation
The first site found in 1938 was Igbo Isaiah.
History 2024 Objective — Question 38
The skull and skeleton believed to be that of an ancient man in Africa were discovered at ____.
- A. Afikpo
- B. Daima
- C. Ile-Ife
- D. Iwo EleruCorrect
- E. Nok
Explanation
The Iwo Eleru skull and skeleton were found in Ondo State.
History 2024 Objective — Question 39
The excavation work in Isaiah Anozie compound was carried out by ____.
- A. Connah Graham
- B. Donald Hartle
- C. Leo Frobenious
- D. Steve Daniels
- E. Thurstan ShawCorrect
Explanation
Thurstan Shaw excavated Igbo-Ukwu in 1959-60.
History 2024 Objective — Question 40
Igbo-Ukwu town is located in the present day ____ state.
- A. AnambraCorrect
- B. Ebonyi
- C. Edo
- D. Enugu
- E. Osun
Explanation
Igbo-Ukwu is in Anambra State.
History 2024 Objective — Question 41
The source of wealth of Ghana empire was ____.
- A. custom duties
- B. military might
- C. size of land
- D. taxation
- E. tradeCorrect
Explanation
Ghana grew rich from trans-Saharan trade.
History 2024 Objective — Question 42
Which of the following western Sudanese empires reached its peak of Glory in the 11th century?
- A. Benin
- B. GhanaCorrect
- C. Mali
- D. Oyo
- E. Songhai
Explanation
Ghana peaked in the 11th century.
History 2024 Objective — Question 43
The earliest empire to develop in western Sudan was ____.
- A. GhanaCorrect
- B. Kanem-Borno
- C. Mali
- D. Oyo
- E. Songhai
Explanation
Ghana was the earliest.
History 2024 Objective — Question 44
Ghana empire's political administration was centred on ____ system.
- A. centralizedCorrect
- B. decentralized
- C. monarchy
- D. oligarchy
- E. parliamentary
Explanation
The king (Ghana) ruled through a centralized system.
History 2024 Objective — Question 45
Which of the following empires decorated their king with Gold?
- A. Ghana
- B. Kanem-Borno
- C. MaliCorrect
- D. Oyo
- E. Songhai
Explanation
Mali kings were richly decorated with gold.
History 2024 Objective — Question 46
Kumbi Saleh, the ancient Ghana capital was divided into ____ township.
- A. five
- B. four
- C. six
- D. three
- E. twoCorrect
Explanation
Kumbi Saleh had two towns: the Muslim town and the king's town.
History 2024 Objective — Question 47
Mali became the main supplier of which commodity during the trans-Saharan trade?
- A. Copper
- B. Diamond
- C. GoldCorrect
- D. Salt
- E. Tin
Explanation
Mali supplied gold.
History 2024 Objective — Question 48
The capital of Mali empire was at ____.
- A. Djenne
- B. Gao
- C. NianiCorrect
- D. Timbuktu
- E. Walata
Explanation
Niani was the capital.
History 2024 Objective — Question 49
Mali empire got to the peak of its prosperity and fame during the reign of Mansa ____.
- A. Kankan MusaCorrect
- B. Sakura
- C. Sundiata Keita
- D. Sulayman
- E. Uli
Explanation
Mansa Kankan Musa (1312-1337).
History 2024 Objective — Question 50
Who among the Mansas was a former slave that rose to prominence in the army? Mansa ____.
- A. Keita
- B. Musa
- C. SakuraCorrect
- D. Sulayman
- E. Uli
Explanation
Mansa Sakura was a former slave.
History 2024 Objective — Question 51
The majority of tribes in Mali were united under the leadership of Mansa ____.
- A. Musa
- B. Sakura
- C. Sulayman
- D. Sundiata KettaCorrect
- E. Uli
Explanation
Sundiata Keita united the Mali tribes.
History 2024 Objective — Question 52
Mali empire is located in ____ Africa.
- A. Central
- B. East
- C. North
- D. Southern
- E. WestCorrect
Explanation
Mali is in West Africa.
History 2024 Objective — Question 53
Sundiata Keita became the emperor of Mali empire at the age of ____ years.
- A. 18
- B. 19Correct
- C. 20
- D. 25
- E. 30
Explanation
Reference not certain.
History 2024 Objective — Question 54
The Songhai empire was divided into provinces for easy ____.
- A. administrationCorrect
- B. communication
- C. defence
- D. tax collection
- E. tribal location
Explanation
Provinces made administration easier.
History 2024 Objective — Question 55
The last emperor that ruled Songhai empire was Askia ____.
- A. Dawud
- B. Ishaq
- C. Ishaq IICorrect
- D. Isma'il
- E. Musa
Explanation
Askia Ishaq II was the last.
History 2024 Objective — Question 56
Members of the Royal families in Songhai empire served as ____.
- A. advisersCorrect
- B. agents
- C. bodyguards
- D. interpreters
- E. spies
Explanation
Royal family members served as advisers.
History 2024 Objective — Question 57
The administrative capital of Songhai empire was located at ____.
- A. GaoCorrect
- B. Jenne
- C. Kukia
- D. Timbuktu
- E. Walata
Explanation
Gao was the capital.
History 2024 Objective — Question 58
Sunni dynasty's reign in Songhai came to an end with the overthrow of ____.
- A. Ali Kolen
- B. Muhammed Toure
- C. Sulaiman Dama
- D. Sunni Ali
- E. Sunni BaruCorrect
Explanation
Sunni Baru, the last Sunni ruler, was overthrown by Muhammed Toure in 1493.
History 2024 Objective — Question 59
The geographical factor that gave rise to Songhai empire was its location ____
- A. along the bank of river Niger.Correct
- B. in a forest zone.
- C. on a plain savanna.
- D. on a plateau.
- E. within desert oases.
Explanation
Songhai grew along the River Niger.
History 2024 Objective — Question 60
Muhammed Toure was given the title 'Askia the Great' in Songhai because, he ____
- A. captured the salt mine in Taghaza.
- B. conquered Timbuktu from Tuareqes.
- C. ended the reign of Sunni dynasty.
- D. had good administrative structure.Correct
- E. was made the caliph of western Sudan.
Explanation
He built an excellent administrative structure.
History 2024 Objective — Question 61
Commercial activities in most centralized states were conducted by the ____.
- A. Chiefs
- B. Military men
- C. PeasantsCorrect
- D. Rulers
- E. Ward heads
Explanation
Peasants did most of the farming and trade.
History 2024 Objective — Question 62
Zazzau, in the 15th century was ruled by a/an ____.
- A. Chief
- B. Emir
- C. Imam
- D. KingCorrect
- E. Queen
Explanation
Before the Fulani jihad Zazzau was ruled by kings (Sarki).
History 2024 Objective — Question 63
The oldest chieftaincy title in Benin empire was the ____.
- A. Ebohon
- B. Enogie
- C. Iyase
- D. Ologbose
- E. UzamaCorrect
Explanation
The Uzama are the oldest title holders in Benin.
History 2024 Objective — Question 64
The powers of military in most centralized states is based on usage of ____.
- A. cavalriesCorrect
- B. machetes
- C. slings
- D. spears
- E. swords
Explanation
Centralized states relied on cavalry.
History 2024 Objective — Question 65
The Are-Onakakanfo in old Oyo empire was the leader in charge of the ____.
- A. hunters
- B. militaryCorrect
- C. palace
- D. province
- E. traders
Explanation
The Are-Onakakanfo was the commander-in-chief of the army.
History 2024 Objective — Question 66
The Aku is a title in Jukun kingdom given to a ____.
- A. kingCorrect
- B. palace guard
- C. priest
- D. prime minister
- E. queen
Explanation
The Aku Uka is the king of the Jukun.
History 2024 Objective — Question 67
Kachallahs in the administration of Kanem-Borno empire were the ____.
- A. merchant agents
- B. military commandersCorrect
- C. palace guards
- D. religious scholars
- E. royal families
Explanation
Kachallahs were military commanders.
History 2024 Objective — Question 68
In pre-colonial Ijaw communities, the political system was referred to as ____.
- A. age group
- B. canoe house
- C. house mentorship
- D. house systemCorrect
- E. secret society
Explanation
The Ijaw political system was the House system.
History 2024 Objective — Question 69
The new year festival in Igboland symbolizes ____.
- A. annual planting season
- B. beginning of coronation
- C. celebration of peace
- D. remembrance of heroes
- E. successful planting seasonCorrect
Explanation
The new yam festival marks a successful harvest.
History 2024 Objective — Question 70
The centre of authority in Ebira land was vested on ____.
- A. age grade
- B. elders of lineagesCorrect
- C. head of clan
- D. religious leaders
- E. royal family
Explanation
Authority lay with the elders of the lineages.
History 2024 Objective — Question 71
The highest political institution in Idoma society in pre-colonial Nigeria was the ____.
- A. Adoole
- B. Ipoopu
- C. OcheCorrect
- D. Ojila
- E. Ole
Explanation
Och'Idoma was the head of the Idoma.
History 2024 Objective — Question 72
The title of the traditional ruler in Tiv-land is ____.
- A. Ichongo
- B. Ikyarem
- C. Ipusy
- D. Orya
- E. TorCorrect
Explanation
The Tiv ruler is the Tor Tiv.
History 2024 Objective — Question 73
The highest unit of government in Igboland in pre-colonial Nigeria was ____.
- A. age grade
- B. chief priest
- C. clan assembly
- D. head of lineages
- E. village assemblyCorrect
Explanation
The village assembly was the highest authority.
History 2024 Objective — Question 74
The decision making in a non-centralised state rested on ____.
- A. age grade
- B. chief priest
- C. council of eldersCorrect
- D. eldest male
- E. family head
Explanation
Councils of elders made decisions.
History 2024 Objective — Question 75
In pre-colonial Igbo society, decision making were done by the ____.
- A. Eze
- B. Igwe
- C. Ofo
- D. Onowu
- E. OzoCorrect
Explanation
Ozo titled men took part in decisions.
History 2024 Objective — Question 76
Niger Delta people produced palm oil which they exchanged for ____ from the Igbo region.
- A. coconut
- B. kola nut
- C. millet
- D. salt
- E. yamCorrect
Explanation
Yam from Igbo land.
History 2024 Objective — Question 77
Which of the following factors encouraged inter-state relationship among communities?
- A. Competition
- B. Disagreement
- C. Intolerance
- D. MarriageCorrect
- E. Vengeance
Explanation
Inter-state marriages built friendly relationships.
History 2024 Objective — Question 78
Oba Eweka of Benin empire was the son of ____.
- A. Lamurudu
- B. Oduduwa
- C. Ologbosere
- D. OranmiyanCorrect
- E. Osanobuwa
Explanation
Oranmiyan fathered Eweka I with a Benin princess.
History 2024 Objective — Question 79
The people of Benin kingdom acquired the knowledge of bronze casting from ____.
- A. Hausa
- B. IfeCorrect
- C. Igala
- D. Igbo
- E. Nupe
Explanation
Benin learned bronze casting from Ife (Igueghae).
History 2024 Objective — Question 80
The longest royal family lineage in political history of Nigeria was ____.
- A. Eweka
- B. MaiCorrect
- C. Ooni
- D. Sultan
- E. Tsoede
Explanation
The Mai of Kanem-Borno (Sefawa dynasty) lasted about a thousand years.
History 2024 Objective — Question 81
Which of the following names is associated with an origin of the Hausa people?
- A. Aisha Bala
- B. Hadiza Mohammed
- C. Magajiya DauramaCorrect
- D. Magira Daud
- E. Maryam Usman
Explanation
Queen Daurama is linked with the origin of the Hausa states.
History 2024 Objective — Question 82
The British forces bombarded Lagos in ____.
- A. 1851Correct
- B. 1852
- C. 1853
- D. 1854
- E. 1856
Explanation
Lagos was bombarded in December 1851.
History 2024 Objective — Question 83
The attacks of the Royal Niger Company trading post took place in ____.
- A. Abon
- B. AkassaCorrect
- C. Bida
- D. Lokoja
- E. Warri
Explanation
The Brass attacked Akassa in 1895.
History 2024 Objective — Question 84
Samuel Ajayi Crowder's missionaries expedition was successful in Bida because, he ____.
- A. contributed to the abolition of slave trade.
- B. gave attention to their culture.
- C. had the knowledge of Nupe people.
- D. reached an understanding with the Emir.Correct
- E. secured the services of the people.
Explanation
He reached an understanding with the Emir of Bida.
History 2024 Objective — Question 85
Slaves captured by British squadron were taken to ____.
- A. Gambia
- B. Ghana
- C. Nigeria
- D. Sierra LeoneCorrect
- E. Sudan
Explanation
Freed slaves were settled in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
History 2024 Objective — Question 86
The Oba Ovonramwen Nogbaisi was sentenced and exiled to ____.
- A. CalabarCorrect
- B. Abeokuta
- C. Ghana
- D. Lagos
- E. West indies
Explanation
He was exiled to Calabar in 1897.
History 2024 Objective — Question 87
The British in Nigeria used which of the following companies to ensure monopoly of trade?
- A. National African Company
- B. Niger Coast Protectorate
- C. Oil Rivers Protectorate
- D. Royal Niger CompanyCorrect
- E. United Africa Company
Explanation
The Royal Niger Company held a charter monopoly.
History 2024 Objective — Question 88
The sole aim of European exploration of Nigeria was to ____.
- A. introduce their culture.
- B. promote Christianity.
- C. propagate education.
- D. secure the attention of traditional rulers.
- E. trade in agricultural products.Correct
Explanation
Europeans came to find trade and raw materials.
History 2024 Objective — Question 89
Which of the following was not a reason for Berlin treaty?
- A. Determining the movement of trade on river Niger.
- B. Encourage slave trading.Correct
- C. Possessing the control of African colonies.
- D. Settling of conflict among Europeans.
- E. Stopping of slave trade in Africa.
Explanation
The Berlin conference aimed to stop slave trade, not encourage it.
History 2024 Objective — Question 90
The last administrative headquarters of Royal Niger Company was in ____.
- A. Bida
- B. Lagos
- C. LokojaCorrect
- D. Minna
- E. Zungeru
Explanation
The company's last headquarters was at Lokoja.
History 2024 Objective — Question 91
The importance of 1914 amalgamation gave Nigerians ____
- A. enough leadership roles to play.
- B. freedom to form political parties.
- C. more members to legislative chamber.
- D. opportunities for self-governance.
- E. unity under one administration.Correct
Explanation
Amalgamation joined North and South under one administration.
History 2024 Objective — Question 92
The protectorate of Northern and Southern Nigeria were amalgamated on 1st January, ____.
- A. 1912
- B. 1913
- C. 1914Correct
- D. 1915
- E. 1916
Explanation
Amalgamation took place on 1st January 1914.
History 2024 Objective — Question 93
The headquarters of British administration in Northern Nigeria was in ____.
- A. Bida
- B. Kontagora
- C. Lokoja
- D. New Bussa
- E. ZungeruCorrect
Explanation
Zungeru was the capital of Northern Nigeria until 1916.
History 2024 Objective — Question 94
The Niger protectorate was renamed a protectorate of ____ Nigeria in January, 1900.
- A. Central
- B. Eastern
- C. NorthernCorrect
- D. Southern
- E. Western
Explanation
In January 1900 it became the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria.
History 2024 Objective — Question 95
Which of the following higher institutions was established in 1934?
- A. Ahmadu Bello University
- B. University of Calabar
- C. University of Ibadan
- D. University of Nigeria
- E. Yaba Higher CollegeCorrect
Explanation
Yaba Higher College was established in 1934.
History 2024 Objective — Question 96
The Nigerian Youth Movement was founded in 1934 by ____.
- A. Ahmadu Bello
- B. Anthony Enahoro
- C. Herbert Macaulay
- D. Nnamdi Azikiwe
- E. Professor Eyo ItaCorrect
Explanation
Eyo Ita was among the founders of the Lagos Youth Movement (later NYM).
History 2024 Objective — Question 97
The first premier of Northern Nigeria was ____.
- A. Ahmadu BelloCorrect
- B. Aminu Kano
- C. Ibrahim Waziri
- D. Joseph Tarka
- E. Tafawa Balewa
Explanation
Sir Ahmadu Bello.
History 2024 Objective — Question 98
The Pan-Yoruba organisation which was known as Egbe Omo Oduduwa was founded by ____.
- A. Funmilayo Kuti
- B. Ladoke Akintola
- C. Moses Majekodunmi
- D. Obafemi AwolowoCorrect
- E. Soroye Adegbenro
Explanation
Obafemi Awolowo founded it in 1945.
History 2024 Objective — Question 99
The first indigenous Governor-General of Nigeria was ____.
- A. Ahamadu Bello
- B. John Macpherson
- C. Nnamdi AzikiweCorrect
- D. Obafemi Awolowo
- E. Tafawa Balewa
Explanation
Nnamdi Azikiwe in 1960.
History 2024 Objective — Question 100
The right of people to choose the form of government they wish to be governed is ____.
- A. authority
- B. democracyCorrect
- C. independence
- D. liberty
- E. nationalism
Explanation
Democracy.
History 2024 Objective — Question 101
The conduct of commercial activities between the North and West Africa was named ____ trade.
- A. Atlantic
- B. Desert
- C. Magrib
- D. Oases
- E. SaharanCorrect
Explanation
Trade across the Sahara is the trans-Saharan trade.
History 2024 Objective — Question 102
Commercial interactions during the Saharan trade with North Africa merchants led to ____
- A. large scale labour.
- B. more incentives to rulers.
- C. opening of historical sites.
- D. safeguard of oases.
- E. wide spread conversion to Islam.Correct
Explanation
Contact with Muslim merchants spread Islam.
History 2024 Objective — Question 103
The major article of trade during the trans-Saharan trade from Africa was gold and ____.
- A. beads
- B. dates
- C. firearms
- D. slavesCorrect
- E. spices
Explanation
Gold and slaves went north.
History 2024 Objective — Question 104
The routes of the trans-Saharan trade passes through desert and ____.
- A. forest
- B. grassland
- C. oasesCorrect
- D. orch
- E. sa
Explanation
Caravans used oases for water.
History 2024 Objective — Question 105
Sijilmasa in Morocco at the time of Saharan trade was a starting point of ____.
- A. desert oases
- B. sand dunes
- C. slave deports
- D. trade routesCorrect
- E. trading centres
Explanation
Sijilmasa was the northern terminus of the trade routes.
History 2024 Objective — Question 106
The duties of merchants during trans-Saharan trade was to provide ____.
- A. accommodation facilities.
- B. capital for businesses.Correct
- C. easy mobility for caravans.
- D. information to traders.
- E. security to individuals
Explanation
Merchants supplied the capital.
History 2024 Objective — Question 107
Which of the following was not a currency used during trans-Saharan trade?
- A. Cowries
- B. GlasswareCorrect
- C. Gold
- D. Salt
- E. Slaves
Explanation
Glassware was a trade item, not a currency.
History 2024 Objective — Question 108
Trans-Saharan trade caravans were organized by the ____.
- A. Almoravids
- B. Arabs
- C. BerbersCorrect
- D. Tuaregs
- E. Wangaras
Explanation
Berbers organised the caravans.
History 2024 Objective — Question 109
North African merchants in Nigeria during the Saharan trade settled in Kano, Katsina and ____.
- A. Bama
- B. Dikwa
- C. GazargamuCorrect
- D. Marte
- E. Mongunu
Explanation
Gazargamu was the Borno capital and a trade centre.
History 2024 Objective — Question 110
Trans-Saharan trade lost its importance because of ____
- A. death of their leader.
- B. low capital.
- C. rise of coastal trade.Correct
- D. risk involved.
- E. shortage of water.
Explanation
Coastal sea trade replaced it.
History 2024 Objective — Question 111
The first Nigerian community to make contact with European along coastal area was the ____.
- A. Asaba
- B. BeninCorrect
- C. Calabar
- D. Okrika
- E. Warri
Explanation
The Portuguese first reached Benin about 1472.
History 2024 Objective — Question 112
The British trade interest in the Niger Delta in 1800, was on ____.
- A. craft products
- B. fishing activities
- C. palm oil trade
- D. salt production
- E. slave tradeCorrect
Explanation
Before abolition the British trade was in slaves.
History 2024 Objective — Question 113
The positive impact of Europeans contact with Nigerian communities is that, it led to ____
- A. establishment of plantations.
- B. expansion of health facilities.
- C. introduction of species of new food crops.Correct
- D. political activities.
- E. re-organisation of traditional institution.
Explanation
Europeans brought new food crops.
History 2024 Objective — Question 114
The first community in Nigeria where trade flourished with Europeans was in ____.
- A. BeninCorrect
- B. Calabar
- C. Lagos
- D. Oyo
- E. Warri
Explanation
Benin traded with the Portuguese first.
History 2024 Objective — Question 115
The aspect that witnessed highest development during Nigeria's contact with the Europeans was ____.
- A. agriculture
- B. craft
- C. education
- D. health
- E. tradeCorrect
Explanation
Trade grew most from the contact.
History 2024 Objective — Question 116
Legitimate trade was introduced to Nigeria by the Europeans after the ____
- A. abolition of slave trade.Correct
- B. creation of protectorates.
- C. discovery of river Niger.
- D. formation of frontier forces.
- E. signing of anti-slave treaty.
Explanation
Legitimate trade replaced slave trade after abolition.
History 2024 Objective — Question 117
The introduction of Christian religion into Nigeria was first accepted by the ruler of ____.
- A. Badagry
- B. Bonny
- C. Brass
- D. Kalabari
- E. WarriCorrect
Explanation
The Olu of Warri accepted Christianity in the 16th century.
History 2024 Objective — Question 118
The major article of trade between Nigeria coastal communities and Portuguese was ____.
- A. fish
- B. palm-oil
- C. pepperCorrect
- D. salt
- E. slaves
Explanation
The early Portuguese trade was in Benin pepper and ivory.
History 2024 Objective — Question 119
The second Europeans nation to visit Nigeria in the 20th century was ____.
- A. America
- B. BritainCorrect
- C. France
- D. Germany
- E. Spain
Explanation
After Portugal came Britain.
History 2024 Objective — Question 120
The earliest activities of Nigeria communities with European was based on ____.
- A. agriculture
- B. diplomacy
- C. education
- D. technology
- E. tradeCorrect
Explanation
Early contact was commercial.
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