| Question | Options | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| JSS ONE HISTORY Colonial administration refers to the ___ |
A) system of government introduced by colonial masters B) rule by traditional rulers alone C) self-government by Nigerians D) military rule after independence |
optionA |
| Direct rule was mainly practiced by the British in the ___ |
A) Northern Nigeria B) Western Nigeria C) Eastern Nigeria D) Lagos Colony |
optionC |
| Indirect rule involved governing through ___ |
A) foreign soldiers B) traditional rulers C) missionaries D) traders |
optionB |
| The indirect rule system was introduced in Nigeria by ___ |
A) Lord Lugard B) NnamdiAzikiwe C) Herbert Macaulay D) TafawaBalewa |
optionA |
| One advantage of indirect rule was that it ___ |
A) respected existing traditional institutions B) abolished traditional rulers C) discouraged local participation D) increased taxation only |
optionA |
| One disadvantage of direct rule was that it ___ |
A) ignored local customs and traditions B) promoted traditional rulers C) encouraged self-government immediately D) reduced government expenses |
optionA |
| Indirect rule was most successful in ___ |
A) Northern Nigeria B) Eastern Nigeria C) Lagos D) Benin Kingdom |
optionA |
| The Igbo communities opposed indirect rule mainly because they ___ |
A) had no centralized system of government B) preferred military rule C) had many kings D) rejected education |
optionA |
| The Benin Kingdom reacted to colonial rule through ___ |
A) peaceful surrender only B) armed resistance C) migration D) elections |
optionB |
| The British invasion of Benin took place in ___ |
A) 1897 B) 1914 C) 1960 D) 1885 |
optionA |
| The ruler of the Benin Kingdom was known as the ___ |
A) Emir B) Obi C) Oba D) Alaafin |
optionC |
| The Sokoto Caliphate was ruled by the ___ |
A) Oba B) Emir C) Obi D) Eze |
optionB |
| The Sokoto Caliphate accepted indirect rule mainly because ___ |
A) the emirate system already existed B) there were no rulers C) the British used direct rule D) missionaries forced them |
optionA |
| The Igbo people resisted colonial rule through the ___ |
A) Aba Women's Riot B) Kano Riot C) Egba War D) Ijebu War |
optionA |
| The Aba Women's Riot occurred in ___ |
A) 1929 B) 1914 C) 1960 D) 1900 |
optionA |
| Colonial education was introduced mainly by ___ |
A) missionaries B) traditional rulers C) soldiers D) traders |
optionA |
| The main aim of colonial education was to ___ |
A) produce clerks and interpreters B) train engineers only C) encourage farming alone D) promote sports |
optionA |
| Which of the following established many early schools in Nigeria? |
A) Missionaries B) Police C) Army D) Local governments |
optionA |
| One effect of colonial education was the ___ |
A) emergence of educated elites B) abolition of schools C) end of Christianity D) end of trade |
optionA |
| Colonial education encouraged the spread of ___ |
A) Western education B) traditional religion only C) military rule D) slavery |
optionA |
| Nationalism is the desire for ___ |
A) foreign domination B) self-government and independence C) military dictatorship D) colonial expansion |
optionB |
| One factor that promoted nationalism was the ___ |
A) press B) slave trade C) civil war D) trans-Saharan trade |
optionA |
| Herbert Macaulay is regarded as the ___ |
A) Father of Nigerian Nationalism B) first military ruler C) first governor-general D) first president |
optionA |
| The Nigerian Youth Movement was formed to ___ |
A) promote nationalism B) support colonial rule C) stop education D) encourage slavery |
optionA |
| The NCNC was founded by ___ |
A) Herbert Macaulay and NnamdiAzikiwe B) Lord Lugard and TafawaBalewa C) ObafemiAwolowo alone D) Ahmadu Bello alone |
optionA |
| NnamdiAzikiwe contributed to nationalism through the ___ |
A) newspaper B) army C) police D) judiciary |
optionA |
| Which political party was founded by ObafemiAwolowo? |
A) Action Group B) NCNC C) NPC D) SDP |
optionA |
| The Northern People's Congress (NPC) was led by ___ |
A) Ahmadu Bello B) Herbert Macaulay C) NnamdiAzikiwe D) Anthony Enahoro |
optionA |
| One aim of Nigerian nationalists was to ___ |
A) gain independence B) strengthen colonial rule C) increase taxation D) abolish schools |
optionA |
| Anthony Enahoro moved the motion for Nigeria's independence in ___ |
A) 1953 B) 1914 C) 1963 D) 1900 |
optionA |
| Nigeria gained independence on ___ |
A) constitutional conferences B) slavery C) piracy D) tribal wars |
optionA |
| Nationalist movements encouraged Nigerians to ___ |
A) unite for independence B) support colonial rule forever C) reject education D) stop farming |
optionA |
| Newspapers helped nationalism by ___ |
A) creating political awareness B) promoting slavery C) discouraging education D) banning elections |
optionA |
| Which of these was NOT a nationalist leader? |
A) NnamdiAzikiwe B) Herbert Macaulay C) ObafemiAwolowo D) Lord Lugard |
optionD |
| Colonial administration in Nigeria ended with ___ |
A) independence B) amalgamation C) indirect rule D) missionary activities |
optionA |
| One achievement of nationalism was the ___ |
A) attainment of self-rule B) expansion of colonial rule C) abolition of education D) establishment of slavery |
optionA |
| The educated elite played an important role by ___ |
A) demanding constitutional reforms B) supporting forced labour C) ending education D) encouraging slave trade |
optionA |
| The ultimate goal of Nigerian nationalism was ___ |
A) political independence B) military government C) foreign domination D) colonial expansion |
optionA |
| JSS TWO HISTORY Youths in Nigerian history are important because they ___ |
A) contributed to national development B) discouraged education C) opposed independence D) avoided leadership |
optionA |
| A youth is generally regarded as a person within the ___ age group. |
A) elderly B) productive young age C) retirement age D) childhood only |
optionB |
| One role of Nigerian youths during the independence struggle was to ___ |
A) support colonial rule B) participate in nationalist movements C) discourage education D) prevent elections |
optionB |
| Nigerian youths contributed to independence through ___ |
A) peaceful protests and political awareness B) destroying schools C) refusing education D) promoting slavery |
optionA |
| Which of the following encouraged youths to fight for independence? |
A) Colonial oppression B) Good colonial governance C) Absence of taxation D) Free elections |
optionA |
| One quality expected of Nigerian youths is ___ |
A) responsibility B) dishonesty C) corruption D) laziness |
optionA |
| Women in Nigerian history contributed to the country's development through ___ |
A) leadership and trade B) colonial administration only C) foreign invasion D) military dictatorship |
optionA |
| The Aba Women's Riot took place in ___ |
A) 1929 B) 1914 C) 1960 D) 1999 |
optionA |
| The Aba Women's Riot was mainly against ___ |
A) unfair colonial policies B) sports competitions C) farming methods D) religious activities |
optionA |
| Which of the following was a notable Nigerian woman? |
A) Queen Amina B) Lord Lugard C) Herbert Macaulay D) Ahmadu Bello |
optionA |
| Queen Amina was famous for her ___ |
A) military leadership B) newspaper publishing C) missionary work D) teaching career |
optionA |
| Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was known for fighting for the rights of ___ |
A) women B) traders only C) farmers only D) soldiers |
optionA |
| Workers contribute to national development by ___ |
A) providing goods and services B) promoting corruption C) avoiding work D) discouraging production |
optionA |
| Workers' Day is celebrated on ___ |
A) 1st May B) 1st January C) 1st October D) 29th May |
optionA |
| The main purpose of Workers' Day is to ___ |
A) recognize the contributions of workers B) celebrate independence C) conduct elections D) honour traditional rulers |
optionA |
| Which of the following is a responsibility of workers? |
A) Performing assigned duties diligently B) Damaging public property C) Avoiding work D) Disobeying employers |
optionA |
| Education promotes development by ___ |
A) producing skilled manpower B) increasing illiteracy C) encouraging corruption D) reducing innovation |
optionA |
| One benefit of education is ___ |
A) acquisition of knowledge and skills B) increase in ignorance C) promotion of crime D) unemployment |
optionA |
| Education helps to reduce ___ |
A) illiteracy B) literacy C) productivity D) development |
optionA |
| Nigeria's economy depends largely on ___ |
A) agriculture, industry and commerce B) sports only C) entertainment only D) festivals only |
optionA |
| Science and technology contribute to national development through ___ |
A) innovation and industrial growth B) reducing productivity C) discouraging research D) increasing illiteracy |
optionA |
| One importance of technology is that it ___ |
A) improves communication B) discourages learning C) increases poverty D) prevents development |
optionA |
| Which of the following is an example of technological advancement? |
A) Computers B) Cutlasses only C) Chalkboard only D) Clay pots only |
optionA |
| Scientific research helps to ___ |
A) solve national problems B) encourage ignorance C) reduce inventions D) discourage development |
optionA |
| Education, science and technology are important because they promote ___ |
A) national growth and development B) corruption C) unemployment D) political violence |
optionA |
| One challenge facing Nigerian youths today is ___ |
A) unemployment B) overproduction C) industrialization D) tourism |
optionA |
| Youth empowerment programmes are designed to ___ |
A) increase poverty B) develop skills and create opportunities C) discourage education D) reduce employment |
optionB |
| One way youths can contribute to national development is by ___ |
A) engaging in crime B) participating in community development C) destroying public property D) promoting violence |
optionB |
| Which of the following is a quality of a responsible youth? |
A) Honesty B) Laziness C) Cultism D) Drug abuse |
optionA |
| Women contribute to national development through ___ |
A) leadership, education and entrepreneurship B) election violence C) corruption D) illegal migration |
optionA |
| Margaret Ekpo was known for her role in ___ |
A) women's rights and politics B) military rule C) colonial administration D) sports |
optionA |
| The contribution of women to Nigerian history shows that ___ |
A) women can contribute to national development B) only men can lead C) women should not vote D) education is unnecessary |
optionA |
| A trade union is an organization formed to protect the interests of ___ |
A) farmers B) workers C) students D) traders |
optionB |
| One importance of trade unions is that they ___ |
A) improve workers' welfare B) increase unemployment C) discourage productivity D) promote corruption |
optionA |
| Nigerian workers contribute to the economy by ___ |
A) producing goods and providing services B) avoiding work C) reducing production D) destroying industries |
optionA |
| One effect of quality education is ___ |
A) increased national productivity B) increased illiteracy C) reduced innovation D) poor leadership |
optionA |
| Education helps citizens to become ___ |
A) informed and responsible B) violent C) dishonest D) unemployed |
optionA |
| Vocational education helps individuals to ___ |
A) acquire practical skills B) become dependent C) avoid employment D) discourage creativity |
optionA |
| Agriculture contributes to Nigeria's economy by ___ |
A) providing food and employment B) increasing illiteracy C) reducing exports D) causing unemployment |
optionA |
| Which of the following is a major mineral resource in Nigeria? |
A) Crude oil B) Cotton C) Cocoa D) Rubber |
optionA |
| Science helps national development through ___ |
A) research and innovation B) election malpractice C) corruption D) tribalism |
optionA |
| Technology has improved communication through the use of ___ |
A) computers and mobile phones B) horses C) drums only D) bicycles only |
optionA |
| One benefit of science in agriculture is ___ |
A) improved crop production B) reduced food supply C) poor harvest D) increased waste |
optionA |
| Industrial development creates more ___ |
A) employment opportunities B) diseases C) illiteracy D) poverty |
optionA |
| A diversified economy depends on ___ |
A) many productive sectors B) one product only C) foreign aid alone D) imports only |
optionA |
| The use of modern technology in education promotes ___ |
A) effective teaching and learning B) poor communication C) examination malpractice D) school closure |
optionA |
| One responsibility of educated citizens is to ___ |
A) contribute positively to society B) promote corruption C) encourage violence D) destroy public property |
optionA |
| Entrepreneurship helps the economy by ___ |
A) creating jobs and wealth B) increasing unemployment C) discouraging investment D) reducing productivity |
optionA |
| National development is best achieved when citizens ___ |
A) work together for the progress of the country B) promote ethnic conflict C) ignore education D) engage in corruption |
optionA |
| The combined contributions of youths, women, workers, education, science and technology lead to ___ |
A) national growth and sustainable development B) political instability C) economic decline D) social disorder |
optionA |