The British process of acquisition - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 2004

The major motivation for British colonization of Nigeria was to

A. Westernize Nigerians
B. Spread religion
C. Protect Nigeria from xternal attack
D. Satisfy British economic interest

Question 7:

• JAMB 2006

The signing of protectorate treaty was used by the Europeans to penetrate

A. Eastern Nigeria
B. Northern Nigeria
C. The Nier Delta
D. Western Nigeria

Question 8:

• JAMB 2009

Pacification refers to a process through which some areas in Nigeria were acquired by

A. Military conquest
B. Gunboat diplomacy
C. Signing of treaties
D. Peaceful negotiations

Question 9:

• JAMB 2016

Which of these factors motivated colonialism in Africa?

A. Scientific superiority
B. Humanitarianism
C. Economic interest
D. Cultural superiority

Question 10:

• JAMB 2016

Lagos was annexed in

A. 1861
B. 1871
C. 1814
D. 1853