WAEC Government 2020 Objective — Question 35
Question 35 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The colonial powers instituted a system that united empires, emirates and ethnic groups formerly independent, into new political units.
- A. Colonialism brought together as one big state formerly independent and sovereign emirates, kingdoms, communities and ethnic groups; Nigeria is an exampleCorrect
- B. Colonialism preserved the pre-colonial political boundaries unchanged
- C. Colonialism only affected coastal regions
- D. Colonialism had no effect on political boundaries
Explanation
Colonialism brought together as one big state formerly independent and sovereign emirates, kingdoms, communities and ethnic groups. Nigeria is an example.
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