Question 186:

• JAMB 2008

The reign of Sayyid said in East Africa was marked by

A. A gradual growth in Portuguese influence
B. Decline in the slave trade
C. Crises at home and pirates at sea
D. The loss of Pate to the Mazrui.

Question 187:

• JAMB 2008

By 1700, the Portuguese had been expelled from all their coastal strongholds in East Africa by the

A. Arab traders
B. English traders
C. Belgium traders
D. Indian traders.

Question 188:

• JAMB 2008

One of the factors that attracted the Europeans to East Africa was the desire

A. For tropical produce
B. For territorial expansion
C. To establish Christian missions
D. To spread Western education.

Question 189:

• JAMB 2008

The rise of Shaka the Zulu was a result of the

A. Introduction of new military tactics
B. Support he got from the Boer
C. Wealth he acquired from heavy taxation
D. Decentralization of political authority.

Question 190:

• JAMB 2008

The dissatisfaction of the Boer with British reforms at the Cape Colony made them to

A. Stage a rebellion against the British
B. Negotiate peace settlement with the British
C. Form a strong political organization
D. Emigrate from the area.