1.
People in history
Who was Samuel Ajayi Crowther?
Answer: C. Samuel Ajayi Crowther was the first African Anglican bishop.
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2.
Nigerian history
Which of these events happened in 1996?
Answer: B. Nigeria's 36 states were created in 1996.
3.
Pre-colonial Nigeria
The council of kingmakers in the Old Oyo Empire was the
Answer: C. The Oyo Mesi, led by the Bashorun, checked the Alaafin's power.
4.
Post-independence
The presidential election annulled in Nigeria was held on
Answer: A. The election, widely believed won by M.K.O. Abiola, was annulled.
5.
Colonial rule
The conference at which European powers set rules for the partition of Africa was held in
Answer: B. The Berlin Conference regulated the "Scramble for Africa".
6.
Constitutional development
The constitution that first introduced the elective principle in Nigeria was the
Answer: A. It allowed elections into the Legislative Council in Lagos and Calabar.
7.
Nationalism
The Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP), formed in 1923, was led by
Answer: C. Macaulay is called the father of Nigerian nationalism.
8.
African history
The first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule was
Answer: A. Ghana became independent in 1957 under Kwame Nkrumah.
9.
West African empires
The Mali emperor famous for his pilgrimage to Makkah in 1324 was
Answer: A. Mansa Musa's wealth amazed Cairo and Makkah.
10.
Slave trade
Britain abolished the slave trade in
Answer: A. The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act was passed in 1807.
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| Topic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Nigerian history | 90 |
| People in history | 78 |
| Pre-colonial Nigeria | 16 |
| Post-independence | 7 |
| Colonial rule | 6 |