1.
People in history
Who was Dennis Osadebay?
Answer: C. Dennis Osadebay was the first Premier of the Mid-Western Region.
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The WASSCE (May/June) is the West African Examinations Council's final exam for secondary school students. Each subject has an objective (multiple-choice) paper and a theory or essay paper.
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2.
Nigerian history
Which of these events happened in 1979?
Answer: C. Nigeria's Second Republic began in 1979.
3.
Post-independence
Nigeria's Fourth Republic began on
Answer: D. Olusegun Obasanjo was sworn in on 29 May 1999.
4.
Pre-colonial Nigeria
The Nok culture of central Nigeria is best known for its
Answer: A. Nok terracotta figures date back over 2,000 years.
5.
Colonial rule
The Royal Niger Company was associated with
Answer: C. Goldie's company controlled trade on the Niger before 1900.
6.
African history
ECOWAS was established in 1975 by the Treaty of
Answer: C. The ECOWAS treaty was signed in Lagos on 28 May 1975.
7.
Nationalism
The NCNC was formed in
Answer: A. The NCNC was founded in 1944 with Macaulay as president.
8.
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.
9.
Slave trade
Britain abolished the slave trade in
Answer: A. The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act was passed in 1807.
10.
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.
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| Topic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Nigerian history | 90 |
| People in history | 78 |
| Pre-colonial Nigeria | 16 |
| Post-independence | 7 |
| Colonial rule | 6 |