JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 33

161.

The sokoto jihad began in what year

A.

1804

B.

1805

C.

1806

D.

1807

Correct answer is A

The Fulani War of 1804–1808, also known as the Fulani Jihad or Jihad of Usman dan Fodio, was a military conflict in present-day Nigeria and Cameroon.

162.

When did Lagos become a colony?

A.

5 March,1861

B.

7 May, 1861

C.

5 March, 1862

D.

5 May, 1961

Correct answer is C

Lagos was bombarded by the British in 1851, annexed on 6 August 1861 and declared a colony on 5 March 1862.

163.

Nnamdi Azikiwe's West African Pilot was established in what year?

A.

1936

B.

1937

C.

1938

D.

1939

Correct answer is B

The West African Pilot was a newspaper launched in Nigeria by Nnamdi Azikiwe in 1937, dedicated to fighting for independence from British colonial rule.

 

164.

Kastina and Akwa-Ibom were created in September, _____.

A.

1985

B.

1986

C.

1987

D.

1988

Correct answer is C

In September 1987 Babangida created Akwa Ibom State from part of Cross River State and Katsina State from part of Kaduna State.

165.

Before the Macpherson's constitution of 1951, the North was governed by

A.

Elders

B.

Emirs

C.

The Constitution

D.

Proclamation of the Governor

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.