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