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Question 156:

The failure of the Ogiso dynasty in Benin was attributed to

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A Weakness and dependence of the rulers
B Peoplesâ€™ resentment against the system
C The declining economy of the state
D Inadequate supply of arms and ammunition.

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Question 157:

The greatest ruler in the history of Benin Kingdom was

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A Oba Ewuare
B Oba Ewedo
C Oba Ovonramwen
D Oba Ewuakpe.

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Question 158:

Armed resistance to British rule in Northern Nigeria ended with the conquest of

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A Kano and Sokoto
B Bida and Kano
C Katsina and Kano
D Bauchi and Katsina.

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Question 159:

An outstanding reason for the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade was

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A Industrial revolution
B Nationalist agitation
C Legitimate trade
D Railway construction.

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Question 160:

A major factor that led to the success of the Sokoto jihad was

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A Military assistance from Borno
B Lack of unity among the Hausa states
C The use of fire-arms by the jihadists
D Periodic divine interventions.

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