History Questions and Answers

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Shaka Zulu was the king of the Zulu Kingdom from 1816 to 1828. He is credited with creating a fighting force that devastated the entire region, in a period known as the Mfecane or 'crushing'. His reforms to the army and innovative tactics made the Zulu one of the most powerful forces in South Africa.

During the early days of the Murtala/Obasanjo regime, one of the significant events was the release of political prisoners. This was part of the regime's efforts to promote national reconciliation and unity.

During the Second Republic, Nigeria experienced a boom in the oil and gas sector. The 1970s and early 1980s were a period of significant oil wealth for Nigeria, due to the increase in oil prices.

The Battle of Khartoum was a significant battle during the Mahdiyya Movement where the British-Egyptian forces were defeated. The Mahdiyya Movement was a revolutionary Sudanese Islamic order in the late 19th century that rose against the oppressive Egyptian and British colonial rule.

The World Festival of Black Arts and Culture, also known as FESTAC, was hosted by Nigeria in 1991. The event took place in Lagos, which is Nigeria's most populous city and a major cultural hub.

The Mahdist Movement was an Islamic reform movement that aimed to purify the practice of Islam from local customs and traditions in West Africa during the 18th and 19th centuries. The movement was led by Muhammad Ahmad bin Abd Allah, who declared himself the Mahdi, the prophesied redeemer of Islam who will appear at end times to rid the world of evil and injustice.

The British explorer credited with the 'discovery' of the Niger River is Mungo Park. The Niger River was already known to the local inhabitants, but Park's exploration brought it to the attention of the European world.

Lake Victoria is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world and is shared by three countries: Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Mozambique is not among the countries that share Lake Victoria.

The establishment of missionary schools during the colonial era had a positive impact on the Nigerian economy. These schools improved the literacy rate and provided a skilled workforce. The education provided by these schools enabled Nigerians to take up administrative and professional roles, thereby contributing to economic development.