Waec Government 2002 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 2002

The ultimate goal of the nationalists in Africa was to

A. Recover the resources exploited by the colonialists
B. Improve the status of the traditional rulers
C. Stop export trade
D. Obtain political independence

Question 42:

• WAEC 2002

Indirect Rule failed in some areas of West Africa because of the

A. Creation of the institution of warrant chiefs
B. Introduction of kingmakers
C. Non-inclusion of chiefs in administration
D. Exploitation of resources in some communities

Question 43:

• WAEC 2002

In the per-colonial period traditional rulers in most parts of West Africa were appointed by the

A. Oracle priest
B. Ogboni
C. Kingmakers
D. Age-grade

Question 44:

• WAEC 2002

Which of the following countries was a former French territory in West Africa?

A. The Gambia
B. Ghana
C. Liberia
D. Senegal

Question 45:

• WAEC 2002

Which of the following states is not a member of the Organization of African Unit (OAU)

A. South Africa
B. Comoro Islands
C. Lesotho
D. Angola