JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1628

8,136.

The Treaty of Nanjing, signed after the First Opium War, resulted in the cession of which territory to Great Britain?

A.

Macau

B.

Hong Kong

C.

Taiwan

D.

Shanghai

Correct answer is B

The Treaty of Nanjing, signed in 1842, ended the First Opium War between the United Kingdom and China. As a result of the treaty, China ceded the territory of Hong Kong to the British Empire.

 

8,137.

The Great Walls of Kano, ancient defensive walls, were built to protect the city from potential attacks in what century?

A.

15th century

B.

12th century

C.

13th century

D.

18th century

Correct answer is A

The Great Walls of Kano were defensive walls built to protect the city of Kano, in present-day Nigeria, from potential attacks. They were built in the 15th century.


 

8,138.

The first colonial capital of Nigeria was established in

A.

Lagos

B.

Port Harcourt

C.

Calabar

D.

Kano

Correct answer is C

The first colonial capital of Nigeria was established in Calabar. Calabar served as the first capital of Nigeria in the early stages of Nigeria's colonial period, before the capital was moved to Lagos.

8,139.

The system of Government in the Sokoto Caliphate was

A.

Democracy

B.

Parliamentary

C.

Totalitarianism

D.

Communism

Correct answer is C

The system of Government in the Sokoto Caliphate was a form of Totalitarianism as the Emir was supreme.

 

8,140.

What was the purpose of the Pan-African Congresses that began in 1900?

A.

To advocate for African colonization of Europe

B.

To promote European imperialism in Africa

C.

To discuss strategies for African independence and unity

D.

To establish trade alliances with Asian countries

Correct answer is C

The Pan-African Congresses were a series of meetings held in the 20th century that aimed to address the issues facing Africa as a result of European colonization. The main purpose of these congresses was to discuss strategies for African independence and unity.