Jamb History 2023 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 2023

The decline of the Songhai Empire in the 16th century was partly due to

A. Internal unrest and external attacks
B. Arab invasions
C. British colonial expansion
D. Portuguese trade restrictions

Question 47:

• JAMB 2023

What was the major consequence of the Scramble for Africa in Yorubaland?

A. Yorubaland experienced rapid industrialization.
B. Yorubaland lost its independence and became a British protectorate.
C. Yoruba city-states formed a confederation.
D. Yorubaland became a French colony.

Question 48:

• JAMB 2023

What significant event occurred during the Murtala/Obasanjo regime's early days in office?

A. The declaration of war against neighboring countries
B. The release of political prisoners
C. The launch of the Green Revolution program
D. The Second Republic elections

Question 49:

• JAMB 2023

Who was the Zulu king responsible for the expansion of the Zulu Kingdom during the MFECANE?

A. King Moshoeshoe
B. King Cetshwayo
C. Nelson Mandela
D. Shaka Zulu

Question 50:

• JAMB 2023

Which social group in Nigeria was most affected by the introduction of the indirect rule system?

A. Chief priest
B. Educated elites
C. Traditional rulers
D. Women in rural areas