The Lagos colony and the Southern Protectorate was almagamated in _____.
1905
1906
1907
1908
Correct answer is B
The protectorate was incorporated into the new Southern Nigeria Protectorate in February 1906, and Lagos became the capital of the Protectorate of Nigeria.
In what year was the Oil River protectorate established?
1885
1886
1887
1888
Correct answer is A
The Oil Rivers Protectorate was established by the British in 1885. It was renamed the Niger Coast Protectorate in 1893 and in 1900 was joined to the Nigerian territories administered by the British government. Its name derives from the palm oil that was the chief product of the area.
How many states did General Murtala Mohammed create?
5
7
9
11
Correct answer is B
On February 3, 1976, the Military Government of Murtala Muhammed created new states and renamed others, the states he created include: Bauchi, Benue, Borno, Imo, Niger, Ogun, and Ondo. This brought the total number of states in Nigeria to nineteen in 1976.
Clothe dyeing started in what part of Nigeria?
South-East
South-West
North-East
North-Central
Correct answer is B
Adire textile is a resist-dyed cloth produced and worn primarily by the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria.
Which of these was not an effect of the Great Trek?
Afrikaners remained politically divided for many years
The Trek resulted in the cultural and economic isolation of the Boers
The Great Trek led directly to the founding of several autonomous Boer republics
It reduced trade between black and white groups
Correct answer is D
The Great Trek led directly to the founding of several autonomous Boer republics, namely the South African Republic (also known simply as the Transvaal), the Orange Free State, and the Natalia Republic. As a result of the Trek, the Afrikaners remained politically divided for many years. Furthermore, the Trek resulted in the cultural and economic isolation of the Boers. The Great Trek increased the conflicts between the Boers and indigenous tribes, but, on the other hand stimulated trade between black and white groups.