History 2010 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 41 :

• JAMB 2010

An outstanding reason for the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade was

A. Industrial revolution
B. Nationalist agitation
C. Legitimate trade
D. Railway construction.

Question 42 :

• JAMB 2010

A major factor that led to the success of the Sokoto jihad was

A. Military assistance from Borno
B. Lack of unity among the Hausa states
C. The use of fire-arms by the jihadists
D. Periodic divine interventions.

Question 43 :

• JAMB 2010

Which of the following was a part of the Sokoto Caliphate?

A. Kukawa.
B. Yauri.
C. Biu.
D. Lokoja.

Question 44 :

• JAMB 2010

The legendary founder of the Kanuri was

A. Ali Ghaji
B. Idris b. Ali Katagarmabe
C. Idris Alooma
D. Sayf b. dhi Yazan.

Question 45 :

• JAMB 2010

The Queen mother, Magira, played a prominent role in the government of the

A. Hausa States
B. Kwararafa Kingdom
C. Kanem Borno Empire
D. Igala Kingdom.