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Jamb 2023 History Questions

Question 46:
The decline of the Songhai Empire in the 16th century was partly due to
  • A Internal unrest and external attacks
  • B Arab invasions
  • C British colonial expansion
  • D Portuguese trade restrictions
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Question 47:
What was the major consequence of the Scramble for Africa in Yorubaland?
  • A Yorubaland experienced rapid industrialization.
  • B Yorubaland lost its independence and became a British protectorate.
  • C Yoruba city-states formed a confederation.
  • D Yorubaland became a French colony.
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Question 48:
What significant event occurred during the Murtala/Obasanjo regime's early days in office?
  • A The declaration of war against neighboring countries
  • B The release of political prisoners
  • C The launch of the Green Revolution program
  • D The Second Republic elections
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Question 49:
Who was the Zulu king responsible for the expansion of the Zulu Kingdom during the MFECANE?
  • A King Moshoeshoe
  • B King Cetshwayo
  • C Nelson Mandela
  • D Shaka Zulu
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Question 50:
Which social group in Nigeria was most affected by the introduction of the indirect rule system?
  • A Chief priest
  • B Educated elites
  • C Traditional rulers
  • D Women in rural areas
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