Jamb History 2010 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 2010

The Ekiti Parapo was an alliance against

A. The Muslim incursion into Yorubaland
B. The rising power of Ibadan
C. Christian missionary presence in Yorubaland
D. The abolition of the slave trade.

Question 37:

• JAMB 2010

The Oyo Empire collapsed as a result of

A. Internal and external crises
B. The revolt of Afonja
C. The weakening of the army
D. British presence in Yorubaland.

Question 38:

• JAMB 2010

The failure of the Ogiso dynasty in Benin was attributed to

A. Weakness and dependence of the rulers
B. Peoples’ resentment against the system
C. The declining economy of the state
D. Inadequate supply of arms and ammunition.

Question 39:

• JAMB 2010

The greatest ruler in the history of Benin Kingdom was

A. Oba Ewuare
B. Oba Ewedo
C. Oba Ovonramwen
D. Oba Ewuakpe.

Question 40:

• JAMB 2010

Armed resistance to British rule in Northern Nigeria ended with the conquest of

A. Kano and Sokoto
B. Bida and Kano
C. Katsina and Kano
D. Bauchi and Katsina.