Julius Nyerere
  • 1. When did Julius Nyerere become the President of Tanzania?
A) 1964
B) 1990
C) 2002
D) 1976
  • 2. What was Julius Nyerere’s nickname?
A) Big Man
B) Mwalimu
C) Commander
D) Iron Lady
  • 3. Which economic philosophy was Julius Nyerere known for promoting in Tanzania?
A) Capitalism
B) Laissez-faire
C) Social Darwinism
D) Ujamaa
  • 4. Where was Julius Nyerere born?
A) Nairobi, Kenya
B) Johannesburg, South Africa
C) Cairo, Egypt
D) Butiama, Tanganyika
  • 5. What was the official language of Tanzania during Nyerere's presidency?
A) Arabic
B) Swahili
C) French
D) English
  • 6. What was Julius Nyerere's profession before entering politics?
A) Doctor
B) Engineer
C) Teacher
D) Farmer
  • 7. Which African leader did Julius Nyerere admire and seek to model his governance after?
A) Nelson Mandela
B) Kwame Nkrumah
C) Robert Mugabe
D) Jomo Kenyatta
  • 8. Which country was Julius Nyerere the first president of?
A) Tanzania
B) Kenya
C) Nigeria
D) Ethiopia
  • 9. What year did Julius Nyerere retire from politics?
A) 1995
B) 2015
C) 1985
D) 2005
  • 10. Which country did Nyerere lead to unify with Zanzibar to form Tanzania?
A) Rwanda
B) Uganda
C) Kenya
D) Tanganyika
  • 11. In what year did Tanganyika gain independence?
A) 1981
B) 1991
C) 1961
D) 1971
  • 12. How is Julius Nyerere commonly referred to in Tanzanian history?
A) Shadow King
B) Rebel Leader
C) Father of the Nation
D) Iron Fist Ruler
  • 13. Where did Julius Nyerere study for his higher education?
A) University of Cape Town
B) Harvard University
C) University of Edinburgh
D) University of Oxford
  • 14. When was Julius Nyerere born?
A) 1922
B) 1940
C) 1960
D) 1900
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