JAMB History 2020 Past Questions & Answers
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1.Before the fall of apartheid and expansion of franchise to all residents of the country, Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for
- A.37 years
- B.18 years
- C.27 years
- D.26 years
2.___________ was the governor of the protectorate of Lagos and Southern Nigeria in 1906.
- A.Sir Walter Raleigh
- B.Sir Walter Egerton
- C.Lord Lugard
- D.Sir William Robertson
3.Lagos was annexed and became British colony in _________
- A.1861
- B.1865
- C.1961
- D.1754
4.Egyptian nationalism in late 18th century and early 20th century majorly aimed at ________
- A.manipulating the Suez Canal
- B.turning out military dictatorship in Egypt
- C.ensuring Egyptian independence
- D.Upholding the monarch stance
5.The 1959 general election was between three political parties which at the time were
- A.NCNC, NPC, NNDP
- B.AG, NCNC, NNDP
- C.SDP, LP, NPC
- D.AG, NCNC, NPC
6.The first regime to successfully transfer power back to civil rule was
- A.Buhari/Idiagbon's regime
- B.Aguiyi Ironsi's regime
- C.Murtala/Obasanjo's regime
- D.Ibrahim Babangida's regime
7.Once an empty calabash is send out by the Bashorun to an unconstitutional Alaafin on behalf of the Oyomesis, such Alaafin has to ________
- A.Appease to the gods
- B.Commit Suicide
- C.Bend the Knee to Oyomesi
- D.Stay Indoor for 7days
8._________ led to the European merchant agenda for imperialism and smooth penetration of Nigeria
- A.The need to extend christianity in Africa
- B.Abolition of slave trade and the need for raw materials.
- C.Need for Africa civilization
- D.Need to help Nigeria become federation
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