JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1627

8,131.

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.

 

8,132.

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.

8,133.

The Rwandan genocide in 1994 resulted in the mass killing of which ethnic group?

A.

Zulus

B.

Tutsis

C.

Hutus

D.

Bantus

Correct answer is B


The Rwandan genocide was a mass slaughter of Tutsi in Rwanda during the Rwandan Civil War, which had started in 1990. It is estimated that during the approximately 100-day period from April 7 to mid-July 1994, between 500,000 and 1,000,000 Tutsis were killed, constituting an estimated 70% of the Tutsi population.

8,134.

Which event marked the rise of Mohammed Ali to power in Egypt?

A.

The French Invasion of Egypt

B.

The British Occupation of Egypt

C.

The Mamluk Massacre

D.

The Ottoman-Saudi War

Correct answer is C

Mohammed Ali came to power in Egypt following the Mamluk Massacre. The Mamluks were a military caste in Egypt, and their massacre by Mohammed Ali marked a significant shift in power.

 

8,135.

Which of the following trade commodities was highly sought after and contributed to the rise of several states in the Nigeria area up to 1800?

A.

Ivory

B.

Gold

C.

Spices

D.

Salt

Correct answer is D

Salt was a highly sought-after trade commodity that contributed to the rise of several states in the Nigeria area up to 1800. Salt was used as a medium of exchange in many parts of West Africa.