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Jamb History Questions

Question 16:
Nineteenth century Egyptian nationalism principally aimed at
  • A Controlling the Suez Canal
  • B Forming a constitutional government in Egypt
  • C Bringing down the monarchy
  • D Ensuring Egyptian independence.
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Question 17:
A major reason for the military intervention in Nigeria’s politics in 1966 was the
  • A Pro-West posture of Nigeria’s foreign policy
  • B Over-bearing power of traditional rulers
  • C Attempt by government to retire top military officers
  • D Crisis of the 1964 General Elections.
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Question 18:
Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi introduced a unitary system of government because
  • A It was the wish of the people
  • B Of the command structure of the military
  • C He wanted more revenue for the central government
  • D Other military officers were planning to overthrow him.
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Question 19:
The strategy for accelerated agricultural development of the Obasanjo regime in the 1970’s focused on
  • A Improving transportation network to the rural areas
  • B Establishing agro-allied industries
  • C Achieving food self-sufficiency
  • D Establishing new marketing boards.
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Question 20:
The Berber scholar, al-Mukhtar, contributed to the success of the Masina Jihad by
  • A Fighting alongside Seju Ahmadu
  • B Preparing the ground through the Qadiriyyah Brotherhood
  • C Mobilizing various groups to fight for Seku Ahmadu
  • D Appealing to Ardo Moudo to support Seku Ahmadu.
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