Jamb History Past Questions For Year 2008
Question 6
In the 18th century, Zaria was under the
influence of
- A. Sokoro
- B. Daura
- C. Kano
- D. Borno.
Question 7
The emergence of states in Hausaland was mainly attributed to
- A. trading activities
- B. wars of conquest
- C. immigration of groups
- D. population increase.
Question 8
The main cause of the decline of the Benin Kingdom in the 19th century was the
- A. absence of a strong and effective army
- B. bitter struggle for the throne by the ruling families
- C. strained relations between Benin and Agbor
- D. British abolition of the trans- Atlantic slave trade.
Question 9
The greatest problem faced by the Old Oyo Empire in the early 19th century was the
- A. weakening of the central authority
- B. incursion of the jihadists
- C. British encroachment into Yorubaland
- D. dominant influence of Bashorun Gaha.
Question 10
A factor responsible for the growth of large towns among the Yoruba was the
- A. absence of conflict in the area
- B. concentration of Europeans in the area
- C. fertile nature of the soil in the area
- D. high centralization of authority in the area.
