JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1787

8,931.

The Mahdists revolt in the Sudan was successful

A.

They believed they had a superior faith

B.

It enjoyed widespread support

C.

The Egyptian army was poorly trained

D.

General Gordon was an incompetent commander

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,932.

Morocco was of strategic importance to the European countries because

A.

Of its good climatic conditions

B.

It was highly industrialized

C.

It possessed good mineral resources

D.

It provided an entrance to the Mediterranean

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,933.

The Battle of Tel el-Kebir was fought between

A.

The British and the Urabists

B.

Tawfiq and the Mahdists

C.

The Khedive and the Wafdists

D.

Napoleon and the Mamluks

Correct answer is A

The Urabis’ seizure of power in Egypt to end foreign domination of the country eventually led to stiff opposition from the British which defeated the nationalists and occupied Egypt.

8,934.

Nineteenth century Egyptian nationalism principally aimed at

A.

Controlling the Suez Canal

B.

Forming a constitutional government in Egypt

C.

Bringing down the monarchy

D.

Ensuring Egyptian independence

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,935.

The establishment of Freetown in 1822 facilitated

A.

The settlement of freed slaves

B.

Christian missionary activities

C.

Humanitarian activities

D.

The improvement of agriculture

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.