JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 60

296.

The Mahdist rebel against the Egyptian authority was a success due to

A.

They believe in God

B.

A fight back from every citizen

C.

There was a widespread support

D.

Gordon has little leadership skill

Correct answer is C

Due to the widespread support of the Mahdist revolt, it became successful at the end from Egyptian rule.

297.

One of the following is generally referred to as the first executive president in Nigeria

A.

Murtala

B.

Shehu Shagari

C.

Olusegun Obasanjo

D.

Nnamdi Azikiwe

Correct answer is B

President Shehu Shagari became the first executive president in Nigeria after being successfully handed power to by the Olusegun Obasanjo military regime.

 

298.

The second military coup d' e tat in Nigeria took place on

A.

July 29, 1966

B.

June 30, 1976

C.

January 15, 1966

D.

February 3, 1976

Correct answer is A

The July coup, or the so called 'July Rematch' was the second of the many military coups in Nigeria.

299.

The spread of Islam across East Africa was a major impact of the _________

A.

Benin

B.

Omani

C.

Kanem

D.

Arab

Correct answer is B

Omani is a country on the southwest coast of the Arabian peninsula in Western Asia. Their (Oman) major influence was the spread of Islam in East Africa.

 

300.

The trans-Atlantic slave trade was displace with search for raw materials by the British due to __________

A.

Feudalism posture

B.

Search for territorial expansion

C.

Industrial revolution

D.

Conflict with Americans

Correct answer is C

Due to the need for raw material (industrial revolution), the slave business was suppressed.