Question 86:

• JAMB 2012

Morocco was of strategic importance to the European countries because

A. Of its good climatic conditions
B. It was highly industrialized
C. It possessed good mineral resources
D. It provided an entrance to the Mediterranean.

Question 87:

• JAMB 2012

The Battle of Tel el-Kebir was fought between

A. The British and the Urabists
B. Tawfiq and the Mahdists
C. The Khedive and the Wafdists
D. Napoleon and the Mamluks.

Question 88:

• JAMB 2012

Nineteenth century Egyptian nationalism principally aimed at

A. Controlling the Suez Canal
B. Forming a constitutional government in Egypt
C. Bringing down the monarchy
D. Ensuring Egyptian independence.

Question 89:

• JAMB 2012

A major reason for the military intervention in Nigeria’s politics in 1966 was the

A. Pro-West posture of Nigeria’s foreign policy
B. Over-bearing power of traditional rulers
C. Attempt by government to retire top military officers
D. Crisis of the 1964 General Elections.

Question 90:

• JAMB 2012

Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi introduced a unitary system of government because

A. It was the wish of the people
B. Of the command structure of the military
C. He wanted more revenue for the central government
D. Other military officers were planning to overthrow him.