Question 191:

• JAMB 2008

Which of the following was referred to as ‘Province of Freedom’ in the 19th century?

A. Liberia
B. Ghana
C. The Gambia
D. Sierra Leone.

Question 192:

• JAMB 2008

The early missionaries abandoned their work in Benin mainly because of

A. Antagonism from the Oba
B. Resistance from the people
C. Lack of resources
D. Ill health and health.

Question 193:

• JAMB 2008

In 1805, Muhammad Ali became the Pasha of Egypt as a result of

A. His leadership qualities
B. The deposition of the sultan
C. His military background
D. The voluntary retirement of the sultan.

Question 194:

• JAMB 2008

French delay in occupying Algeria was attributed to

A. Demographic reasons
B. Insufficient officials
C. The people’s resistance
D. Fear of British reaction.

Question 195:

• JAMB 2008

The Mahdiyya Movement in the sudan was principally a reaction against

A. Internal oppression
B. Northern domination
C. Foreign pressures
D. Economic difficulties.