History Past Questions and Answers

Question 6 :

• JAMB 2019

The most immediate reason for the declaration, by Ojukwu, of Eastern Nigeria as an independent State of Biafra was that

A. The Gowon-led coup strictly targeted the Igbos
B. The wanted the freedom for the Igbos at all cost
C. Of the creation of twelve States by Gowon to dismantle any secessionist agenda
D. Corruption and oppression was too prevalent in Nigeria

Question 7 :

• JAMB 2019

Igbo's active resistance to the British Colonial rule is particularly because of the

A. Impression that the British officials favoured the Northerners
B. Maladministration of the British Indirect rule Policy
C. Regressive taxation of their society
D. Egalitarian nature of their society

Question 8 :

• JAMB 2019

The particular incident that led to Macaulay's imprisonment, twice, by the colonial power was

A. His criticism of British rule through the Lagos Daily News
B. His constant opposition to the expansion of the British rule
C. The humiliation of the British officials through his successful defense of Eleko in London
D. The attempt to silence British officials through the platform of the NNDP

Question 9 :

• JAMB 2019

The London Constitutional Conference of 1957 was targeted at

A. Increasing wider participation of the people in their Regional legislature
B. Ensuring the speedy growth of federalism in Nigeria
C. Imputing the voice of the people in their Independence Constitution
D. Preparing ground works for the self-governance and inclusive development of Nigeria

Question 10 :

• JAMB 2019

The colonial investments in extractive industries invariably led to the

A. Urbanization of towns and cities in Nigeria
B. Arrival of slave trading in Nigeria and Africa
C. Motivation of a continued colonial rule
D. Uneven development of the regions in Nigeria