History Questions and Answers

The Omani influence in East Africa led to the growth of a distinct Swahili culture. This was largely due to Arab and Persian influences.

Nigeria hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the year 2003. CHOGM is a biennial summit meeting of the heads of government from all Commonwealth nations. Every two years the meeting is held in a different member state, and is chaired by that nation's respective Prime Minister or President who becomes the Commonwealth Chairperson-in-Office.

The Anti-Apartheid Boycott significantly contributed to the end of apartheid in South Africa. This international movement was initiated in response to the policy of apartheid and involved numerous boycotts and sanctions against South Africa. These actions were instrumental in putting pressure on the South African government to end apartheid.

El Hadj Umar Tall was a West African political leader, Islamic scholar, and Tijani Sufi who founded a brief empire encompassing much of what is now Guinea, Senegal, and Mali in the 19th century. His movement aimed to create an Islamic state in Mali.

The Niger Delta region of Nigeria was known for its active involvement in long-distance trade during the pre-1800 period. The region's location along the Niger River made it a hub for trade and commerce.

The Murtala/Obasanjo regime in Nigeria implemented a quota system in government employment and education to handle the issue of minority rights and tensions among various ethnic groups. This was done to ensure fair representation and equal opportunities for all ethnic groups in the country.

The Mahdiyya Movement began with the declaration of the Mahdi in the year 1885. The Mahdiyya Movement was an Islamic revolt against the Egyptian military occupation of Sudan. It was led by Muhammad Ahmad bin Abd Allah, who declared himself the Mahdi, the prophesied redeemer of the Islamic faith, in 1881, but it wasn't until 1885 that the movement gained significant traction.

The popular genre of music in Sierra Leone is known as 'Palm-wine' music or 'Maringa'.

The Magna Carta was signed by King John of England in 1215. It was a charter of liberties that required the King to proclaim certain liberties, and accept that his will was not arbitrary, effectively limiting his powers.

Ethiopia's defeat of Italian forces at the Battle of Adwa in 1896 had a significant impact on the Pan-African movement. It inspired other African nations to resist colonial rule and join the movement for independence and self-determination.