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Question 171:

A major cause of depopulation in Nigeria in the 18th century was

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A The trans-Atlantic slave trade
B The trans-Saharan trade
C Human sacrifice
D Inter-ethnic warfare.

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Question 172:

The Sokoto Jihad was

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A The first Islamic movement in West Africa
B An attempt to establish Fulani dominance
C The last of the 19th century Jihads
D The origin of the other Jihads in West Africa.

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Question 173:

The women who wielded political influence in Borno were

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A Magara, Magira and Gumsu
B Gumsu, Daurama and Magira
C Turunku, Magara and Gumsu
D Daurama, Turunku and Kaugama.

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Question 174:

The collapse of Kanem under Dunama Debalemi was attributed to

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A Poor economic system
B Lack of a standing army
C Conflict among the ruling class
D Lack of a sound political structure.

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Question 175:

Which of the following areas did Malam Alimi incorporate into the Sokoto Caliphate?

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A Bida
B Ilorin
C Adamawa
D Bauchi

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