Jamb Government 2001 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 2001

The western zone of the Sokoto caliphate was administered from

A. Kebbi
B. Ilorin
C. Bida
D. Gwandu.

Question 22:

• JAMB 2001

Some pre-colonial Nigerian societies are described as stateless because

A. They had no formal governmental institutions
B. They had no definite political boundaries
C. Their population was too small
D. They were not independent.

Question 23:

• JAMB 2001

The method used by the British to facilitate the administration of Southern Nigeria was

A. Persuation
B. Dialogue
C. Divide and rule
D. Trade association.

Question 24:

• JAMB 2001

A major function of the warrant chiefs was to

A. Prevent tribal wars
B. Supervise native courts and markets
C. Stop ritual killings
D. Take charge of local administration.

Question 25:

• JAMB 2001

After 1945, the demand of African nationalists changed from reform to independence because

A. Colonial rule became less oppressive
B. Colonial rule was in disarray
C. The second world war boosted their morale
D. The second world war enhanced colonial rule.