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.

531.

In post-apartheid South Africa, the main concern of government is to

A.

Punish the people who perpetrated apartheid

B.

Redress the injustices of the apartheid policy

C.

Make the country the giant of Africa

D.

Make the country a permanent member of the UN Security Council

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

532.

The indirect rule system of administration meant that the colonialists

A.

Ruled through native courts

B.

Barred the educated elite from local politics

C.

Ruled through traditional institutions

D.

Relied mostly on local interpreters

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

533.

Where was indirect rule practised before it was introduced to Africa?

A.

India

B.

Malaysia

C.

Pakistan

D.

Indonesia

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

534.

Paternalism was a colonial policy adopted by 

A.

Britain

B.

Portugal

C.

Germany

D.

France

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

535.

The Fashoda incident of 1898 resulted in a rift between

A.

France and Germany

B.

Germany and Britain

C.

France and Italy

D.

Britain and France

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.