Jamb History 2023 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 2023

Which major event led to the decline of the Benin Kingdom's influence in the 19th century?

A. The American Civil War
B. The Scramble for Africa
C. The Opium Wars
D. The French Revolution

Question 42:

• JAMB 2023

The British colonial policy of "indirect rule" was first implemented in Nigeria by Lugard in which region?

A. Calabar
B. Oyo
C. Lagos
D. Kano

Question 43:

• JAMB 2023

The ancient city of Carthage, once a powerful Phoenician civilization, was located in modern-day

A. Egypt
B. Algeria
C. Morocco
D. Tunisia

Question 44:

• JAMB 2023

Which organization played a crucial role in the fight against apartheid in South Africa and was led by Nelson Mandela?

A. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
B. African Union (AU)
C. Southern African Development Community (SADC)
D. African National Congress (ANC)

Question 45:

• JAMB 2023

Who was the Oba of Benin during the height of the kingdom's power in the 19th century?

A. Oba Ewuare II
B. Oba Ovonramwen
C. Oba Akenzua II
D. Oba Erediauwa