History Past Questions and Answers

The Lyttleton Constitution of 1954 introduced which significant political reform in Nigeria?

A Introduction of regional autonomy
B Creation of the Office of the Governor-General
C Introduction of the federal system
D Establishment of the Legislative Council

Question 697:

Which conference, held in 1884-1885, laid the groundwork for the partition of Africa among European powers?

A Congress of Vienna
B Treaty of Tordesillas
C Treaty of Versailles
D Conference of Berlin

Question 698:

Which African country experienced a prolonged and violent struggle for independence against French colonial rule, culminating in a war of independence that lasted from 1954 to 1962?

A Algeria
B Tunisia
C Tunisia
D Morocco

Question 699:

Which Yoruba city-state was the last to fall to British colonial rule in the late 19th century?

A Abeokuta
B Oyo
C Lagos
D Ibadan

Question 700:

How did the establishment of missionary schools during the colonial era affect the Nigerian economy?

A It led to increased government spending on education.
B It hindered economic development due to religious conflicts.
C It improved the literacy rate and provided a skilled workforce.
D It favored British education over traditional Nigerian education.