Question 171:

• JAMB 2008

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

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

Question 172:

• JAMB 2008

The Sokoto Jihad was

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.

Question 173:

• JAMB 2008

The women who wielded political influence in Borno were

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

Question 174:

• JAMB 2008

The collapse of Kanem under Dunama Debalemi was attributed to

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

Question 175:

• JAMB 2008

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

A. Bida
B. Ilorin
C. Adamawa
D. Bauchi