JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1746

8,726.

The Nigerian civil war lasted _____ months.

A.

20

B.

18

C.

30

D.

28

Correct answer is C

The civil war lasted from 6 July 1967 to 15 January 1970 (2 years, 6 months/ 30 months).

8,727.

Who founded Nupe?

A.

Tapa

B.

Idah

C.

Tsoede

D.

Oduduwa

Correct answer is C

The Nupe kingdom was founded by Tsoede, alias Edegi who was born in 1465. The early Nupe history recognised Tsoede and his fundamental contributions to the building of Nupe dynasty.

8,728.

What is the king of the Nupe called?

A.

Oba of Nupe

B.

Etsu Nupe

C.

King of Nupe

D.

Head of Nupe

Correct answer is B

Etsu Nupe means King of Nupe.

8,729.

The Afrikaans Great Trek, the migraton of some 12,000 to 14,000 Boers from cape colony in south Africa took place between ____ and ____

A.

1835/1840

B.

1884/1885

C.

1776/78

D.

1778/80

Correct answer is A

The Afrikaans Great Trek, the migraton of some 12,000 to 14,000 Boers from cape colony in south Africa between 1835 and the early 1840s, in rebellion against the policies of the British government and in search of fresh pasturelands.

 

8,730.

Which of the following party formed an alliance in the second republic?

A.

UPN and NPN

B.

NPN and NPP

C.

PRP and UPN

D.

PRP and NPP

Correct answer is B

Party alliance can be said to be when two or more political merged for the sake of election. The alliance between NPN and NPP was formed on 11th August 1979.