JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1751

8,751.

The system the colonialists introduced in Nigeria to administer their function was regarded as?

A.

Indirect rule

B.

Direct rule

C.

Policy of assimilation

D.

Policy of association

Correct answer is A

Indirect rule is the system of administration adopted by the British colonial government which made use of the traditional rulers in ruling and controlling their colonies.

 

8,752.

Which of the following formalized colonial penetration into Africa?

A.

Brussel Conference

B.

Paris Treaty

C.

Berlin conference

D.

Treaty of Versale

Correct answer is C

Berlin Conference of 1884/85 laid a strong foundation for colonial intervention in Africa.

 

8,753.

All of these except one are the motives of the Britain for colonizing Africa during the imperialism?

A.

Political and military interest

B.

Social interest

C.

Humanitarian and religious goal

D.

Economic interest

Correct answer is B

The Britain colonized the Africa not for social interest but economic interest especially.

8,754.

The office of the prime minsiter was first created by the

A.

London constitutional conference of 1957

B.

London constitutional conference of 1953

C.

London constitutional conference of 1958

D.

Ibadan constitutional conference of 1950

Correct answer is A

The London Conference of 1957 with respect to the Nigeria Independence created the office of Head of Government to be referred to as Prime minister.

8,755.

Who was the greatest ruler in the Kanem Borno empire?

A.

Mai Njimi Balongo

B.

Mai Dunama Dibbalemi

C.

Mai Vincent Hiribarren

D.

Mai Gazargamo

Correct answer is B

Mai Duanama Dibbalemi was the greatest king in Borno empire because he expanded the kingdom further North and Northeast into the desert.