Jamb History 2010 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2010

The Ogaden war between Ethiopia and Somalia was caused by

A. Disagreement over trade
B. Refugee problems
C. Boundary disputes
D. Personality clash between their leaders

Question 2:

• JAMB 2010

In post-apartheid South Africa, the main concern of government is to

A. Punish the people who perpetrated apartheid
B. Redress the injustices of the apartheid policy
C. Make the country the giant of Africa
D. Make the country a permanent member of the UN Security Council

Question 3:

• JAMB 2010

The indirect rule system of administration meant that the colonialists

A. Ruled through native courts
B. Barred the educated elite from local politics
C. Ruled through traditional institutions
D. Relied mostly on local interpreters

Question 4:

• JAMB 2010

Where was indirect rule practised before it was introduced to Africa?

A. India.
B. Malaysia.
C. Pakistan.
D. Indonesia.

Question 5:

• JAMB 2010

Paternalism was a colonial policy adopted by

A. Britain
B. Portugal
C. Germany
D. France.