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Jamb 2008 History Questions

Question 46:
The Royal Niger Company was renamed
  • A British West African Company
  • B United African Company
  • C Lever Brothers Nigeria Plc
  • D Leventis Nigeria Plc.
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Question 47:
Which of the following pioneered Christian missionary activities in Calabar?
  • A Mary Slessor
  • B William Baike
  • C Thomas Freeman
  • D Hope Waddell.
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Question 48:
A factor responsible for the growth of large towns among the Yoruba was the
  • A Absence of conflict in the area
  • B Concentration of Europeans in the area
  • C Fertile nature of the soil in the area
  • D High centralization of authority in the area.
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Question 49:
Which of the following groups belongs to the Jos Plateau?
  • A Gbagyi and Nupe
  • B Idoma and Igede
  • C Berom and Angas
  • D Jukun and Tiv.
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Question 50:
The emergence of states in Hausaland was mainly attributed to
  • A Trading activities
  • B Wars of conquest
  • C Immigration of groups
  • D Population increase.
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