Jamb History Past Questions For Year 2008
Question 41
The rise of Shaka the Zulu was a result
of the
- A. introduction of new military tactics
- B. support he got from the Boer
- C. wealth he acquired from heavy taxation
- D. decentralization of political authority.
Question 42
One of the factors that attracted the Europeans to East Africa was the desire
- A. for tropical produce
- B. for territorial expansion
- C. to establish Christian missions
- D. to spread Western education.
Question 43
The principal anti-apartheid party in South Africa was the
- A. African National Congress
- B. Afrikaner National Party
- C. National Party
- D. Unionist Congress.
Question 44
The nationalist leaders who played prominent roles during Zimbabwe’s struggle for independence were
- A. Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo
- B. Abel Muzerewaand Kamuzu Banda
- C. Sam Nujoma and Chris Hani
- D. Ndabaningi Sithole and Augustiho Neto.
Question 45
Nationalist’s resistance to colonialism in Africa was influenced by
- A. the level of literacy among the people
- B. relations between the Africans and Europeans
- C. the effect of Islamic religion on the people
- D. the nature and character of the leadership.
