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 Democracy Congress
D) Niger Delta Distribution Center
  • 2. 2. The NDDC was established in the year _____
A) 2012
B) 2000
C) 2010
D) 2001
  • 3. 3. The reason for the Jihad was because
A) He wanted a Justice for the people of Gobir
B) He was exiled from Gobir
C) He was beaten by the leaders
D) The people of Gobir wanted to take over his followers
  • 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) Pan Niger Delta Forum
B) Pan Niger Delta Family
C) Paternal Niger Delta Feeds
D) People's Association of Niger Delta Forum
  • 6. 6. PANDEF was formed in the year _____
A) 2016
B) 2018
C) 2012
D) 2000
  • 7. 7. _____ played a significant role in the governance and power structure of the Niger Delta
A) The House System
B) House of Assembly
C) Computer System
D) Social System
  • 8. 8. El-Kanemi set up a Kingdom situated at where?
A) Sokoto
B) Kanem
C) Jigawa
D) Kukawa
  • 9. 9. El-Kanemi and his descendants were recognized as the actual leaders of Borno as from what year?
A) 1844
B) 1814
C) 1924
D) 1932
  • 10. 10. Niger Delta has historically been known for its ______ trade
A) Textiles
B) Rubber
C) Bronze
D) Palm oil
  • 11. 11. Obanosa ruled from what year _____ to ______
A) 1814 - 1826
B) 1904 - 1916
C) 1804 - 1816
D) 1924 - 1936
  • 12. 12. Oba Ovọnramwẹn returned to the city to surrender himself on ____
A) 5th of August, 1897
B) 8th of April, 1877
C) 5th of August, 1987
D) 6th of July 1897
  • 13. 13. Obanosa was the Son of ______
A) Akengbuda
B) Chukwudi
C) Nkruma
D) Abasi
  • 14. 14. Osopakahrha was a ______
A) Leader
B) Wizard
C) Herbalist
D) Traditionalist
  • 15. 15. Osopakahrha was the Son of _____
A) Elder Akiye
B) Chief Ahiye
C) Chief Ahire
D) Chief Arinze
  • 16. 16. The witch coven was called ______
A) Eniare-ison
B) Ezemuze-ugba
C) Enarhe-akhe
D) Eniwaren-ason
  • 17. 17. What was the reason why Osopakahrha hated Osifo?
A) He hated him because Osifo was richer than him
B) He hated him because he was a Prince
C) He hated him because he was respected in the community
D) He hated him for hating his guts and flamboyant lifestyle
  • 18. 18. The meaning of Obanosa is ______
A) Oba with good attitudes and good lifestyle
B) Oba with Selfless and honest attitudes
C) Oba with respect and God's love
D) Oba with wisdom and attributes of God
  • 19. 19. Who were the people that supported El-Kanemi to fight Borno's battle when he was called for help?
A) Tuaregs and Idris Alooma
B) Bulala and the Sao
C) Shuwa Arabs and the Sao
D) Tuaregs and the Shuwa Arabs
  • 20. 20. Oba Aso means ____
A) King of the people
B) King of the palace
C) King of the night
D) Wealthy King
  • 21. 21. Which of the following development was brought to Borno after El-Kanemi ascendancy?
A) Islam was encouraged
B) Promotion of trade and construction of roads
C) There was intermarriage among the people
D) All of the above
  • 22. 22. Benin was known for its rich natural resources such as ______
A) Sculpture
B) Rubber
C) Palm kernel
D) Gold
  • 23. 23. Which of the following factors contributed to the collapse of old Oyo Empire
A) Constitutional crisis
B) All of the above
C) Size of the empire
D) Environmental factors
  • 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) Ese (war chiefs) system
C) Eso (war chiefs) system
D) Osho (war chiefs) system
  • 26. 26. The era of Ibadan dominance include all the following except ______
A) Legacy and impact
B) Military strength
C) Political authority
D) Social unrest and revolts
  • 27. 27. War to end all wars referred to _____ war
A) Fiditi
B) Kuruji
C) Kurumi
D) Kiriji
  • 28. 28. The war occurred from _____ to _____ year
A) 1877 - 1883
B) 1877 - 1893
C) 1977 - 1993
D) 1887 - 1893
  • 29. 29. The war involved various _____ and ____
A) Yoruba factions and the Portuguese
B) Yoruba factor and Europeans
C) Yoruba factions and the British colonial administration
D) Ibadan people and the British administration
  • 30. 30. The causes of the kiriji war include all but one
A) Control over trade routes
B) Over who will be in control of the market traders
C) Power struggles among the Yoruba states
D) Land dispute
  • 31. 31. NDDC was established with the mandate to _____
A) Help the Niger Delta trade with the European
B) Facilitate the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region
C) To facilitate the citizen in becoming a good leader
D) Help Niger Delta government to have power over the citizens
  • 32. 32. PANDEF was established to ______
A) Represents the interests of the Niger Delta internationally
B) Represent the interest of various ethnic groups in the Niger Delta
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) Mobilization society of ogboni people
B) Mission for the society of the ogboni people
C) Movement for the survival 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) Candle making
B) Lubricant
C) Paper making
D) Soap making
  • 35. 35. What was the name of the delegate that embarked on an expedition to Benin?
A) James Robert Philip
B) Henry Philip James
C) John Austin Robert
D) James Moore 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 was dressed with charm cloth and had bead hung on his neck
B) He dressed casually and has cowries all over him
C) He had many slaves with him and they were all praising him
D) Richly dressed and laden with coral beads
  • 38. 38. Ovọnramwẹn was exiled to _____
A) Benue
B) Delta
C) Enugu
D) Calabar
  • 39. 39. What was the name of the king that exiled Usman Dan Fodio from Gobir?
A) King Alooma
B) King Yunfa
C) King Jega
D) King Yinfa
  • 40. 40. The 3rd stage in palm oil production involves _____
A) Pulp boiling
B) Cultivation
C) Storage
D) Removing the pulp
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