Question 216:

• JAMB 2008

A factor responsible for the growth of large towns among the Yoruba was the

A. Absence of conflict in the area
B. Concentration of Europeans in the area
C. Fertile nature of the soil in the area
D. High centralization of authority in the area.

Question 217:

• JAMB 2008

Which of the following groups belongs to the Jos Plateau?

A. Gbagyi and Nupe
B. Idoma and Igede
C. Berom and Angas
D. Jukun and Tiv.

Question 218:

• JAMB 2008

The emergence of states in Hausaland was mainly attributed to

A. Trading activities
B. Wars of conquest
C. Immigration of groups
D. Population increase.

Question 219:

• JAMB 2008

In the 18th century, Zaria was under the influence of

A. Sokoto
B. Daura
C. Kano
D. Borno.

Question 220:

• JAMB 2002

The ethnic groups that occupy the hinterland of the Bight of Benin include the

A. Edo, the Yoruba and the Urhobo
B. Itsekiri, the Igbo and the Idoma
C. Yoruba, the Jukun and the Efik
D. Igbo, the Ibibio and the Tiv