Jamb History 2002 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• 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

Question 2:

• JAMB 2002

The Nok culture is associated with the archaelogical findings at

A. Ile-Ife
B. Benin
C. Taruga
D. Igbo Ukwu.

Question 3:

• JAMB 2002

In the pre-colonial period, the Aku of Wukari derived his power mainly from

A. The strength of his army
B. The role as a supplier of slaves
C. His control of trade routes
D. His spiritual influence in the kingdom.

Question 4:

• JAMB 2002

The last ruler of the Ogiso dynasty in the Benin Empire was

A. Oba Eweka
B. Oba Owodo
C. Oba Oranmiyan
D. Oba Ewuare.

Question 5:

• JAMB 2002

The Olu of Itsekiri was assisted in his administration by a council of chiefs
called

A. Ogboni
B. Ekpako
C. Ekine
D. Ojoye