SS 1 History 1st Term Exam
  • 1. 1. What does the acronym NDDC stand for ?
A) Niger Delta Development Commision
B) Niger Delta Development City
C) Niger Delta Distribution Center
D) Niger Delta Democracy Congress
  • 2. 2. The NDDC was established in the year _____
A) 2010
B) 2000
C) 2001
D) 2012
  • 3. 3. The reason for the Jihad was because
A) He wanted a Justice for the people of Gobir
B) He was beaten by the leaders
C) The people of Gobir wanted to take over his followers
D) He was exiled from Gobir
  • 4. 4. The political reasons for El-Kanemi ascendancy to power in Borno was _______
A) Death of their King
B) Borno couldn't trade well because the trade routes was blocked
C) Too much external attacks by the Vassal states
D) Borno had no effective government and their army wasn't strong
  • 5. 5. PANDEF means _____
A) People's Association of Niger Delta Forum
B) Paternal Niger Delta Feeds
C) Pan Niger Delta Forum
D) Pan Niger Delta Family
  • 6. 6. PANDEF was formed in the year _____
A) 2000
B) 2012
C) 2016
D) 2018
  • 7. 7. _____ played a significant role in the governance and power structure of the Niger Delta
A) Social System
B) House of Assembly
C) Computer System
D) The House System
  • 8. 8. El-Kanemi set up a Kingdom situated at where?
A) Sokoto
B) Kanem
C) Kukawa
D) Jigawa
  • 9. 9. El-Kanemi and his descendants were recognized as the actual leaders of Borno as from what year?
A) 1844
B) 1924
C) 1814
D) 1932
  • 10. 10. Niger Delta has historically been known for its ______ trade
A) Textiles
B) Rubber
C) Palm oil
D) Bronze
  • 11. 11. Obanosa ruled from what year _____ to ______
A) 1924 - 1936
B) 1814 - 1826
C) 1904 - 1916
D) 1804 - 1816
  • 12. 12. Oba Ovọnramwẹn returned to the city to surrender himself on ____
A) 5th of August, 1897
B) 6th of July 1897
C) 5th of August, 1987
D) 8th of April, 1877
  • 13. 13. Obanosa was the Son of ______
A) Akengbuda
B) Abasi
C) Nkruma
D) Chukwudi
  • 14. 14. Osopakahrha was a ______
A) Leader
B) Traditionalist
C) Herbalist
D) Wizard
  • 15. 15. Osopakahrha was the Son of _____
A) Chief Ahire
B) Elder Akiye
C) Chief Arinze
D) Chief Ahiye
  • 16. 16. The witch coven was called ______
A) Eniwaren-ason
B) Eniare-ison
C) Enarhe-akhe
D) Ezemuze-ugba
  • 17. 17. What was the reason why Osopakahrha hated Osifo?
A) He hated him because he was a Prince
B) He hated him because he was respected in the community
C) He hated him for hating his guts and flamboyant lifestyle
D) He hated him because Osifo was richer than him
  • 18. 18. The meaning of Obanosa is ______
A) Oba with respect and God's love
B) Oba with good attitudes and good lifestyle
C) Oba with wisdom and attributes of God
D) Oba with Selfless and honest attitudes
  • 19. 19. Who were the people that supported El-Kanemi to fight Borno's battle when he was called for help?
A) Tuaregs and the Shuwa Arabs
B) Bulala and the Sao
C) Tuaregs and Idris Alooma
D) Shuwa Arabs and the Sao
  • 20. 20. Oba Aso means ____
A) King of the night
B) King of the people
C) King of the palace
D) Wealthy King
  • 21. 21. Which of the following development was brought to Borno after El-Kanemi ascendancy?
A) All of the above
B) There was intermarriage among the people
C) Promotion of trade and construction of roads
D) Islam was encouraged
  • 22. 22. Benin was known for its rich natural resources such as ______
A) Palm kernel
B) Sculpture
C) Gold
D) Rubber
  • 23. 23. Which of the following factors contributed to the collapse of old Oyo Empire
A) Constitutional crisis
B) All of the above
C) Environmental factors
D) Size of the empire
  • 24. 24. Ibadan ascendancy began around the early to mid _____ century
A) 17th
B) 12th
C) 19th
D) 10th
  • 25. 25. Ibadan built a formidable military force known as the _______
A) Aso (war chiefs) system
B) Osho (war chiefs) system
C) Eso (war chiefs) system
D) Ese (war chiefs) system
  • 26. 26. The era of Ibadan dominance include all the following except ______
A) Legacy and impact
B) Social unrest and revolts
C) Political authority
D) Military strength
  • 27. 27. War to end all wars referred to _____ war
A) Fiditi
B) Kurumi
C) Kiriji
D) Kuruji
  • 28. 28. The war occurred from _____ to _____ year
A) 1977 - 1993
B) 1877 - 1883
C) 1887 - 1893
D) 1877 - 1893
  • 29. 29. The war involved various _____ and ____
A) Yoruba factor and Europeans
B) Yoruba factions and the British colonial administration
C) Yoruba factions and the Portuguese
D) Ibadan people and the British administration
  • 30. 30. The causes of the kiriji war include all but one
A) Over who will be in control of the market traders
B) Control over trade routes
C) Power struggles among the Yoruba states
D) Land dispute
  • 31. 31. NDDC was established with the mandate to _____
A) To facilitate the citizen in becoming a good leader
B) Help the Niger Delta trade with the European
C) Help Niger Delta government to have power over the citizens
D) Facilitate the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region
  • 32. 32. PANDEF was established to ______
A) Represent the interest of various ethnic groups in the Niger Delta
B) Represents the interests of the Niger Delta internationally
C) Nominates leaders from the house system
D) Represents the government in a general meeting
  • 33. 33. What does the acronym MOSOP stand for?
A) Movement for the survival of the ogboni people
B) Mobilization society of ogboni people
C) Mission for the society of the ogboni people
D) Medium for the survival of the ogboni people
  • 34. 34. All the following are uses of palm oil except ______
A) Soap making
B) Paper making
C) Lubricant
D) Candle making
  • 35. 35. What was the name of the delegate that embarked on an expedition to Benin?
A) James Moore Philip
B) Henry Philip James
C) John Austin Robert
D) James Robert Philip
  • 36. 36. HOSTCOM is an organization that represent the interests of the _____ in the oil producing areas of the Niger Delta
A) Government
B) Host communities
C) Investors
D) Ethnic groups
  • 37. 37. When Oba Ovọnramwẹn returned to the city, he was _____
A) He had many slaves with him and they were all praising him
B) He dressed casually and has cowries all over him
C) He was dressed with charm cloth and had bead hung on his neck
D) Richly dressed and laden with coral beads
  • 38. 38. Ovọnramwẹn was exiled to _____
A) Calabar
B) Delta
C) Benue
D) Enugu
  • 39. 39. What was the name of the king that exiled Usman Dan Fodio from Gobir?
A) King Yinfa
B) King Yunfa
C) King Jega
D) King Alooma
  • 40. 40. The 3rd stage in palm oil production involves _____
A) Cultivation
B) Removing the pulp
C) Pulp boiling
D) Storage
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