JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 59

291.

The Muslim reform movement have grown due to inspiration from all the following except

A.

Pakistan

B.

North Africa

C.

Argentina

D.

Arab

Correct answer is C

The movement have often been inspired by North Africans, Arabs or in some cases, Indo-Pakistani traditions of reform, such as the salafiya of Muhammed Abduh.

292.

One of these is not a social development under colonial rule.

A.

Trade relation

B.

Common legal system

C.

Emergence of press

D.

Exploitation

Correct answer is D

Exploitation is a negative impact of colonialism e.g Lever Brothers took over the Niger company in 1929, they became heirs to one of the most notorious explorers of the 19th century African.

293.

_________ led to the European merchant agenda for imperialism and smooth penetration of Nigeria

A.

The need to extend christianity in Africa

B.

Abolition of slave trade and the need for raw materials

C.

Need for Africa civilization

D.

Need to help Nigeria become federation

Correct answer is B

Abolition of slave trade cause the British capitalist to exploit foreign countries in order to get raw material to develop their industry.
 

294.

Sierra Leone finally got freedom from the British colonial domination in ________

A.

1975

B.

1961

C.

1964

D.

1960

Correct answer is C

Sierra Leone, one of the British west Africa colony, got her independence on 27th April, 1961 under the leadership of Sir Milton Margai who became their first prime minister.

295.

Nigeria became the ________ member of United nation organization in 1960.

A.

90th

B.

15th

C.

99th

D.

120th

Correct answer is C

United Nation Organization created in 1945, which foster on world peace and security has 193 members including Nigeria, who was her 99th.