All 30 questions from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Government 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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Islam was introduced in Northern Nigeria
Islam reached parts of Northern Nigeria (e.g. Kanem-Bornu) before the 13th century.
Lagos became the crown colony in
Per the source answer key, option D (1886) is marked correct in this set.
In the pre-colonial Igbo political system, which of the following was the most democratic organ of government?
Per the source answer key, option D (Ohanaeze, a general assembly) is marked correct.
A historical feature of the legislative council that met in 1923 was that for the first time it
The 1923 legislative council (under the Clifford Constitution) was notable for including, for the first time, elected African members.
When was the emirate system of administration introduced in Northern Nigeria?
Per the source answer key, option C (18th century) is marked correct in this set.
Pre-colonial Igbo society was
Pre-colonial Igbo society was largely acephalous (without centralized kingship).
The Colonial Administration in Nigeria was
Colonial administration in Nigeria was generally authoritarian in nature.
In the traditional Hausa-Fulani political system, political authority was vested in the
Political authority in the Hausa-Fulani system was vested in the Emir.
In the Oyo traditional political system, the Alaafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as
The Oyo Mesi (kingmakers) selected the Alaafin.
In the Oyo empire, the Alaafin was
The Alaafin of Oyo traditionally held near-absolute monarchical powers.
The concept of Indirect Rule in Nigeria is usually associated with
Lord Lugard is closely associated with the policy of Indirect Rule in Nigeria.
The Lagos Colony and the Southern Protectorate of Nigeria were joined in the year
The Lagos Colony and the Southern Protectorate were amalgamated in 1906.
The Committee that recommended Abuja as the New Federal Capital was headed by
The panel that recommended Abuja as Nigeria's new capital was headed by Justice Akinola Aguda.
Galadima in the emirate refers to
In the emirate system, the Galadima traditionally administered the capital city.
Which of the following was the last to win Independence from colonial rule?
Angola gained independence in 1975, later than the others listed.
Which of the following made the earliest contact with the Nigerian societies?
The Portuguese were the earliest Europeans to make contact with Nigerian coastal societies (15th century).
In the pre-colonial Yoruba society, the power of the Oyo Mesi were checked by
Per the source answer key, option D (Bashorun, head of the Oyo Mesi) is marked correct in this set.
The Ogboni Cult in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system played the role of the
The Ogboni cult functioned largely as a judicial/religious check on royal authority.
The Aro system in Igboland was a
The Aro Confederacy operated primarily through the religious authority of the Ibinukpabi (Long Juju) oracle.
Which of the following formalised colonial penetration into Africa?
The Berlin Conference (1884-85) formalised the European partition/colonisation of Africa.
An acephalous pre-colonial system is best represented by the
Pre-colonial Igbo political organisation is the classic example of an acephalous (headless/stateless) system.
The use of forced labour was one of the features of
Forced labour was a notably prominent feature of French colonial policy in Africa.
During the early colonial period in Nigeria, the governor ruled the protectorate by
Proclamations were used by the governor to administer and legislate for the protectorate (note: the source answer key leaves this answer blank/illegible).
The ratification of the appointment and dismissal of an emir in the pre-colonial Fulani empire was done by the
Both the Emirs of Sokoto and Gwandu had authority to ratify emirs' appointments/dismissals in their respective spheres.
In the Hausa/Fulani traditional political system jingali was
Jangali (jingali) was a cattle tax in the traditional Hausa-Fulani system.
Which of the following titles among the Igbos in the pre-colonial era required substantial wealth before one could acquire it?
The Ozo title among the Igbo required significant wealth to attain.
The Sokoto Jihad led to the formation of Islamic States in following States except
Per the source answer key, option C (Chad) is marked correct as the exception.
Berlin "African" conference took place between
Per the source answer key, option D is marked correct (note: the Berlin Conference is generally dated November 1884-February 1885).
The 1804 Jihad in Northern Nigeria could be referred to all except
Per the source answer key, option C is marked correct as the exception.
Samori Toure was captured in 1893 by
Per the source answer key, option B is marked correct (note: most historical accounts credit French colonial forces with Samori Touré's 1898 capture).
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