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Jamb History Questions

Question 1:
The Ogaden war between Ethiopia and Somalia was caused by
  • A Disagreement over trade
  • B Refugee problems
  • C Boundary disputes
  • D Personality clash between their leaders
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Question 2:
In post-apartheid South Africa, the main concern of government is to
  • A Punish the people who perpetrated apartheid
  • B Redress the injustices of the apartheid policy
  • C Make the country the giant of Africa
  • D Make the country a permanent member of the UN Security Council
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Question 3:
The indirect rule system of administration meant that the colonialists
  • A Ruled through native courts
  • B Barred the educated elite from local politics
  • C Ruled through traditional institutions
  • D Relied mostly on local interpreters
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Question 4:
Where was indirect rule practised before it was introduced to Africa?
  • A India.
  • B Malaysia.
  • C Pakistan.
  • D Indonesia.
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Question 5:
Paternalism was a colonial policy adopted by
  • A Britain
  • B Portugal
  • C Germany
  • D France.
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