JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1797

8,981.

French delay in occupying Algeria was attributed to

A.

Demographic reasons

B.

Insufficient officials

C.

The people’s resistance

D.

Fear of British reaction

Correct answer is D

Britain also had vested interest to protect in Algeria and was likely not to welcome the French invasion.

 

8,982.

In 1805, Muhammad Ali became the Pasha of Egypt as a result of

A.

His leadership qualities

B.

The deposition of the sultan

C.

His military background

D.

The voluntary retirement of the sultan

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,983.

The early missionaries abandoned their work in Benin mainly because of

A.

Antagonism from the Oba

B.

Resistance from the people

C.

Lack of resources

D.

Ill health and health

Correct answer is B

The earliest missionaries to come to Benin were the catholics and as a result of shift opposition from the people, they left.

8,984.

Which of the following was referred to as ‘Province of Freedom’ in the 19th century?

A.

Liberia

B.

Ghana

C.

The Gambia

D.

Sierra Leone

Correct answer is A

Freed slaves from the United States were brought down and settled in Liberia. They were never colonized but remained free.

8,985.

The major feature of the War against Indiscipline were

A.

Queuing culture and environmental sanitation

B.

Public flogging and payment of fines

C.

Arrest of offenders and imprisonment of convicts

D.

High slogans and beating of drums

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.