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History Questions

Question 641:
The Mahdiyya Movement began with the declaration of the Mahdi in what year?
  • A 1878
  • B 1882
  • C 1890
  • D 1885
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Question 642:
How did the Murtala/Obasanjo regime handle the issue of minority rights and tensions among various ethnic groups?
  • A Encouraging forced assimilation of minority cultures
  • B Implementing a quota system in government employment and education
  • C Imposing martial law in regions with conflicts
  • D Granting autonomy to regions seeking independence
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Question 643:
Which region of Nigeria was known for its active involvement in long-distance trade during the pre-1800 period?
  • A Sahara Desert
  • B Niger Delta
  • C Lake Chad Basin
  • D Benue River Valley
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Question 644:
The movement led by El Hadj Umar Tall in the 19th century aimed to create an Islamic state in
  • A Senegal
  • B Mali
  • C Guinea
  • D Mauritania
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Question 645:
Which international boycott significantly contributed to the end of apartheid in South Africa?
  • A The Suez Canal Boycott
  • B The Anti-Apartheid Boycott
  • C The Boston Tea Party Boycott
  • D The Montgomery Bus Boycott
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