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Jamb History Questions

Question 161:
Which of the following was a part of the Sokoto Caliphate?
  • A Kukawa.
  • B Yauri.
  • C Biu.
  • D Lokoja.
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Question 162:
The legendary founder of the Kanuri was
  • A Ali Ghaji
  • B Idris b. Ali Katagarmabe
  • C Idris Alooma
  • D Sayf b. dhi Yazan.
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Question 163:
The Queen mother, Magira, played a prominent role in the government of the
  • A Hausa States
  • B Kwararafa Kingdom
  • C Kanem Borno Empire
  • D Igala Kingdom.
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Question 164:
A significant effect of the Christian missionary activity in Nigeria was the
  • A Introduction of formal education
  • B Training of nationalists
  • C Introduction of new crops
  • D Abolition of the slave trade.
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Question 165:
The spread of Islam between the 11th and 14th centuries in Nigeria was largely due to
  • A Arab missionary activities
  • B The waging of jihads
  • C Trade and commerce
  • D Absence of any religion in the area.
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