Jamb History Past Questions and Answers

Question 521:

• JAMB 2023

Which African country experienced a prolonged and violent struggle for independence against French colonial rule, culminating in a war of independence that lasted from 1954 to 1962?

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

Question 522:

• JAMB 2023

Which Yoruba city-state was the last to fall to British colonial rule in the late 19th century?

A. Abeokuta
B. Oyo
C. Lagos
D. Ibadan

Question 523:

• JAMB 2023

How did the establishment of missionary schools during the colonial era affect the Nigerian economy?

A. It led to increased government spending on education.
B. It hindered economic development due to religious conflicts.
C. It improved the literacy rate and provided a skilled workforce.
D. It favored British education over traditional Nigerian education.

Question 524:

• JAMB 2023

Lake Victoria, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world, is shared by three countries. Which of the following countries is NOT among them?

A. Uganda
B. Tanzania
C. Kenya
D. Mozambique

Question 525:

• JAMB 2023

The Aba Women's Riots of 1929 were a response to:

A. The prohibition of women from participating in politics.
B. The banning of traditional religious practices.
C. The imposition of heavy taxes on women traders.
D. Forced labor in European-owned plantations.