JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 47

231.

The indirect rule system succeeded in Huasa/Fulani society because the

A.

Society has only one region

B.

People were practicing anarchy

C.

People receive Islamic education

D.

Existing administration favored the system

Correct answer is D

The Emirs were made use of in the adminsitration to control their society with their own already existing customs and traditions.

232.

Imperialism was adopted by Europeans to

A.

Develop the economies of the colonies

B.

Expand its economy and political base

C.

Establish a democratic society similar to that of Europe

D.

End ethnic rivalry in the colonies

Correct answer is B

The Europeans colonized other countries (mostly African contries) to get economic resources to expand their economic and political tentacles.

233.

The Ogboni cult in the Yoruba pre colonial Adminstration played the role of

A.

The Judiciary

B.

The legislature

C.

The Executive

D.

Police

Correct answer is A

The Ogboni is the third organ of government of the old Oyo empire. Among their functions is to check the excesses use of power by the Oyo mesi. It i also their duty to resolve cases between the Alaafin and the Oyo mesi.

234.

The method that was used by the Europeans to control the admininstration of the Southern Nigeria was

A.

Assimilation

B.

Divide and Rule

C.

Persuasion

D.

Trade concession

Correct answer is B

Divide and Rule was used to control the Southern Nigeria by encouraging dissent among them, thereby preventing them from uniting in opposition.

235.

After the death of Said bin Sultan, the empire was divided in what year and they practised what type of government?

A.

1826/Presidential system

B.

1856/Monarchical system

C.

1865/Monarchical system

D.

1888/Unitary system

Correct answer is B

1856 was when the empire was divided between among his sons into two sultanates. They practiced a monarchical system because they have a traditional ruler known as Said Bin Sultan.