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Jamb History Questions

Question 1:
Sierra Leone is home to a rich musical tradition, with one popular genre known as
  • A Maringa
  • B Reggae
  • C Highlife
  • D Salsa
  • E 1878
  • F 1882
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Question 2:
The Mahdiyya Movement began with the declaration of the Mahdi in what year?
  • A 1878
  • B 1882
  • C 1890
  • D 1885
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Question 3:
How did the Murtala/Obasanjo regime handle the issue of minority rights and tensions among various ethnic groups?
  • A Encouraging forced assimilation of minority cultures
  • B Implementing a quota system in government employment and education
  • C Imposing martial law in regions with conflicts
  • D Granting autonomy to regions seeking independence
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Question 4:
Which region of Nigeria was known for its active involvement in long-distance trade during the pre-1800 period?
  • A Sahara Desert
  • B Niger Delta
  • C Lake Chad Basin
  • D Benue River Valley
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Question 5:
The movement led by El Hadj Umar Tall in the 19th century aimed to create an Islamic state in
  • A Senegal
  • B Mali
  • C Guinea
  • D Mauritania
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