History 2012 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 31 :

• JAMB 2012

A major reason for the introduction of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria was to

A. Ensure perfect control of the economy
B. Further weaken the position of the elite class
C. Assist the Christian missionaries in their activities
D. Secure cheap labour for railway construction.

Question 32 :

• JAMB 2012

Ibadan-Ijebu relations in the 19th Century became hostile as a result of

A. Boundary disputes between them
B. Succession to the Ijebu throne
C. British annexation of Lagos
D. Ibadan’s attempt to reach the coast.

Question 33 :

• JAMB 2012

The Ekiti Parapo was aimed at

A. Checking European inroad into Yorubaland
B. Restoring the dignity of the Alaafin
C. Reducing the powers of Ibadan
D. Forming a federated government.

Question 34 :

• JAMB 2012

The Uzama title holders in Benin Kingdom were responsible for

A. Advising the Oba in the administration of the Kingdom
B. Punishing erring members of the royal family
C. Defending the Kingdom from external attacks
D. Settling disputes between the Oba and other chiefs.

Question 35 :

• JAMB 2012

Britain suppressed the trans-Atlantic slave trade because

A. There was no more market for slaves in America
B. It had become very inhuman
C. The Christian missions preached against it
D. It became unfavourable to her industrial progress.