JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1654

8,266.

The ancient city of Carthage, once a powerful Phoenician civilization, was located in modern-day

A.

Egypt

B.

Algeria

C.

Morocco

D.

Tunisia

Correct answer is D

The ancient city of Carthage, once a powerful Phoenician civilization, was located in modern-day Tunisia. Carthage was a significant power in the Mediterranean and fought against Rome in the Punic Wars.

8,267.

It is not desirable to use lead tetraethyl as an anti-knock agent because?

A.

it is expensive

B.

of pollution effects from the exhaust fumes

C.

it lowers the octane rating of petrol

D.

it is explosive

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,268.

The fraction of crude oil used as jet fuel is?

A.

refinery gas

B.

diesel oil

C.

kerosene

D.

gasoline

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,269.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Adwa in 1896?

A.

Ethiopia and Italy signed a peace treaty

B.

Italy withdrew from Ethiopia

C.

Ethiopia gained full independence from Italy

D.

Ethiopia was annexed by Italy

Correct answer is C

The outcome of the Battle of Adwa in 1896 was that Ethiopia gained full independence from Italy. The battle was a decisive victory for Ethiopia and marked the end of Italy's imperial ambitions in Africa.

 

8,270.

The active reducing agent in the blast furnace for the extraction of iron is?

A.

carbon

B.

limestone

C.

carbon(II)oxide

D.

calcium oxide

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.