History questions and answers

History Questions and Answers

Learn about past events in Nigeria and the world with these interesting and informative History questions and answers.

6.

Muhammadu Buhari served as Nigeria's military head of state during which period?

A.

1976-1979

B.

2007-2010

C.

1993-1998

D.

1983-1985

Correct answer is D

Muhammadu Buhari served as Nigeria's military head of state from December 31, 1983, to August 27, 1985. This period is covered by the option '1983-1985'.

 

7.

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

Correct answer is C

During the Second Republic of Nigeria (1979-1983), the leader of the opposition was Chief Obafemi Awolowo. He was the leader of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), which was one of the major opposition parties at the time.

8.

During The Great Trek, the Boers clashed with which indigenous African groups?

A.

Maasai and Kikuyu

B.

Zulu and Xhosa

C.

San and Khoikhoi

D.

Berber and Tuareg

Correct answer is B

During The Great Trek, the Boers, Dutch settlers in South Africa, clashed with the Zulu and Xhosa indigenous African groups. The Great Trek was a migration of Dutch-speaking colonists inland in South Africa in the 1830s.

9.

The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced the concept of regionalism in Nigeria, dividing the country into how many regions?

A.

5

B.

4

C.

2

D.

3

Correct answer is D

The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced the concept of regionalism in Nigeria, dividing the country into three regions: Northern, Western, and Eastern. This was done to decentralize power and give more autonomy to the regions, which were largely divided along ethnic lines.

 

10.

What event marked the official end of apartheid in South Africa?

A.

The release of Nelson Mandela from prison

B.

The signing of the Freedom Charter

C.

The Sharpeville Massacre

D.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings

Correct answer is A

The official end of apartheid in South Africa was marked by the release of Nelson Mandela from prison in 1990. This was followed by the negotiations that led to the end of the apartheid regime and the establishment of a democratic government in South Africa.