JAMB History 2023 Past Questions & Answers
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1.The movement led by El Hadj Umar Tall in the 19th century aimed to create an Islamic state in
- A.Senegal
- B.Mali
- C.Guinea
- D.Mauritania
2.Which influential leader in the Sokoto Caliphate was responsible for administration and justice?
- A.Waziri
- B.Caliph
- C.Emir
- D.Imam
3.Which Christian missionary is known for translating the Bible into several indigenous Liberian languages?
- A.Edward Blyden
- B.Samuel Ajayi Crowther
- C.Mary Slessor
- D.Lott Cary
4.What significant event occurred during the Murtala/Obasanjo regime's early days in office?
- A.The declaration of war against neighboring countries
- B.The release of political prisoners
- C.The launch of the Green Revolution program
- D.The Second Republic elections
5.Which military leader introduced the "War Against Indiscipline" campaign in the 1980s?
- A.General Ibrahim Babangida
- B.General Murtala Ramat Mohammed
- C.General Sani Abacha
- D.General Muhammadu Buhari
6.The Omani influence in East Africa led to the growth of a distinct Swahili culture. What contributed to the development of this culture?
- A.Chinese trade missions
- B.Persian conquests
- C.Indian migration
- D.Portuguese colonization
7.The British colonial policy of "indirect rule" was first implemented in Nigeria by Lugard in which region?
- A.Calabar
- B.Oyo
- C.Lagos
- D.Kano
8.Who was the leader of the opposition in Nigeria during the Second Republic?
- A.Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
- B.Shehu Shagari
- C.Obafemi Awolowo
- D.Ahmadu Bello
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