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Jamb History Questions

Question 1:
The ethnic groups that occupy the hinterland of the Bight of Benin include the
  • A Edo, the Yoruba and the Urhobo
  • B Itsekiri, the Igbo and the Idoma
  • C Yoruba, the Jukun and the Efik
  • D Igbo, the Ibibio and the Tiv
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Question 2:
The Nok culture is associated with the archaelogical findings at
  • A Ile-Ife
  • B Benin
  • C Taruga
  • D Igbo Ukwu.
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Question 3:
In the pre-colonial period, the Aku of Wukari derived his power mainly from
  • A The strength of his army
  • B The role as a supplier of slaves
  • C His control of trade routes
  • D His spiritual influence in the kingdom.
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Question 4:
The last ruler of the Ogiso dynasty in the Benin Empire was
  • A Oba Eweka
  • B Oba Owodo
  • C Oba Oranmiyan
  • D Oba Ewuare.
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Question 5:
The Olu of Itsekiri was assisted in his administration by a council of chiefs
called
  • A Ogboni
  • B Ekpako
  • C Ekine
  • D Ojoye
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