Question 126:

• JAMB 2010

The white settlers in Southern Africa were known as

A. Bantu
B. Boers
C. Bushmen
D. Hottentots.

Question 127:

• JAMB 2010

The Mfecane occured as a result of

A. Long standing inter-group rivalry
B. Inter-group struggles for natural resources
C. Ndwandwe’s domination of the Zulu
D. Shaka’s inordinate military ambition.

Question 128:

• JAMB 2010

The Fashoda incident of 1898 resulted in a rift between

A. France and Germany
B. Germany and Britain
C. France and Italy
D. Britain and France.

Question 129:

• JAMB 2010

The greatest contribution of the Christian Missionary Society in West Africa was in

A. Establishing trading companies
B. Stopping the slave trade
C. The emergence of educated elite
D. The production of cash crop.

Question 130:

• JAMB 2010

Egypt became the centre of international rivalry because of the

A. Huge investment in the Suez-canal
B. Rich soil for cotton and sugar cultivation
C. Great cities of Cairo and Alexandria
D. Strategic importance of the country.