Jamb History Past Questions
Question 6
The Queen mother, Magira, played a prominent role in the government of the
- A. Hausa States
- B. Kwararafa Kingdom
- C. Kanem Borno Empire
- D. Igala Kingdom.
Question 7
The legendary founder of the Kanuri was
- A. Ali Ghaji
- B. Idris b. Ali Katagarmabe
- C. Idris Alooma
- D. Sayf b. dhi Yazan.
Question 8
Which of the following was a part of the Sokoto Caliphate?
- A. Kukawa.
- B. Yauri.
- C. Biu.
- D. Lokoja.
Question 9
A major factor that led to the success of the Sokoto jihad was
- A. military assistance from Borno
- B. lack of unity among the Hausa states
- C. the use of fire-arms by the jihadists
- D. periodic divine interventions.
Question 10
An outstanding reason for the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade was
- A. industrial revolution
- B. nationalist agitation
- C. legitimate trade
- D. railway construction.
