Jamb History 2008 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 2008

The Royal Niger Company was renamed

A. British West African Company
B. United African Company
C. Lever Brothers Nigeria Plc
D. Leventis Nigeria Plc.

Question 47:

• JAMB 2008

Which of the following pioneered Christian missionary activities in Calabar?

A. Mary Slessor
B. William Baike
C. Thomas Freeman
D. Hope Waddell.

Question 48:

• 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 49:

• 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 50:

• 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.