SS 1 History 1st Term Exam
  • 1. 1. What does the acronym NDDC stand for ?
A) Niger Delta Democracy Congress
B) Niger Delta Development Commision
C) Niger Delta Development City
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) He was beaten by the leaders
C) The people of Gobir wanted to take over his followers
D) He wanted a Justice for the people of Gobir
  • 4. 4. The political reasons for El-Kanemi ascendancy to power in Borno was _______
A) Too much external attacks by the Vassal states
B) Borno had no effective government and their army wasn't strong
C) Borno couldn't trade well because the trade routes was blocked
D) Death of their King
  • 5. 5. PANDEF means _____
A) Pan Niger Delta Family
B) Paternal Niger Delta Feeds
C) Pan Niger Delta Forum
D) People's Association of Niger Delta Forum
  • 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) 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) Jigawa
D) Kukawa
  • 9. 9. El-Kanemi and his descendants were recognized as the actual leaders of Borno as from what year?
A) 1814
B) 1924
C) 1932
D) 1844
  • 10. 10. Niger Delta has historically been known for its ______ trade
A) Bronze
B) Rubber
C) Palm oil
D) Textiles
  • 11. 11. Obanosa ruled from what year _____ to ______
A) 1804 - 1816
B) 1904 - 1916
C) 1814 - 1826
D) 1924 - 1936
  • 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) Nkruma
B) Abasi
C) Akengbuda
D) Chukwudi
  • 14. 14. Osopakahrha was a ______
A) Wizard
B) Traditionalist
C) Herbalist
D) Leader
  • 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) Enarhe-akhe
C) Eniare-ison
D) Ezemuze-ugba
  • 17. 17. What was the reason why Osopakahrha hated Osifo?
A) He hated him because Osifo was richer than him
B) He hated him for hating his guts and flamboyant lifestyle
C) He hated him because he was respected in the community
D) He hated him because he was a Prince
  • 18. 18. The meaning of Obanosa is ______
A) Oba with wisdom and attributes of God
B) Oba with Selfless and honest attitudes
C) Oba with respect and God's love
D) Oba with good attitudes and good lifestyle
  • 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 palace
B) Wealthy King
C) King of the people
D) King of the night
  • 21. 21. Which of the following development was brought to Borno after El-Kanemi ascendancy?
A) Promotion of trade and construction of roads
B) All of the above
C) Islam was encouraged
D) There was intermarriage among the people
  • 22. 22. Benin was known for its rich natural resources such as ______
A) Rubber
B) Sculpture
C) Gold
D) Palm kernel
  • 23. 23. Which of the following factors contributed to the collapse of old Oyo Empire
A) Environmental factors
B) Constitutional crisis
C) Size of the empire
D) All of the above
  • 24. 24. Ibadan ascendancy began around the early to mid _____ century
A) 12th
B) 17th
C) 10th
D) 19th
  • 25. 25. Ibadan built a formidable military force known as the _______
A) Osho (war chiefs) system
B) Ese (war chiefs) system
C) Eso (war chiefs) system
D) Aso (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) Kiriji
C) Kuruji
D) Kurumi
  • 28. 28. The war occurred from _____ to _____ year
A) 1887 - 1893
B) 1877 - 1893
C) 1977 - 1993
D) 1877 - 1883
  • 29. 29. The war involved various _____ and ____
A) Yoruba factions and the Portuguese
B) Ibadan people and the British administration
C) Yoruba factions and the British colonial administration
D) Yoruba factor and Europeans
  • 30. 30. The causes of the kiriji war include all but one
A) Over who will be in control of the market traders
B) Power struggles among the Yoruba states
C) Control over trade routes
D) Land dispute
  • 31. 31. NDDC was established with the mandate to _____
A) To facilitate the citizen in becoming a good leader
B) Help Niger Delta government to have power over the citizens
C) Help the Niger Delta trade with the European
D) Facilitate the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region
  • 32. 32. PANDEF was established to ______
A) Represents the government in a general meeting
B) Nominates leaders from the house system
C) Represent the interest of various ethnic groups in the Niger Delta
D) Represents the interests of the Niger Delta internationally
  • 33. 33. What does the acronym MOSOP stand for?
A) Mission for the society of the ogboni people
B) Mobilization society of 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) Lubricant
B) Soap making
C) Paper making
D) Candle making
  • 35. 35. What was the name of the delegate that embarked on an expedition to Benin?
A) John Austin Robert
B) James Robert Philip
C) James Moore Philip
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) Host communities
B) Government
C) Investors
D) Ethnic groups
  • 37. 37. When Oba Ovọnramwẹn returned to the city, he was _____
A) Richly dressed and laden with coral beads
B) He was dressed with charm cloth and had bead hung on his neck
C) He had many slaves with him and they were all praising him
D) He dressed casually and has cowries all over him
  • 38. 38. Ovọnramwẹn was exiled to _____
A) Benue
B) Calabar
C) Delta
D) Enugu
  • 39. 39. What was the name of the king that exiled Usman Dan Fodio from Gobir?
A) King Jega
B) King Yinfa
C) King Alooma
D) King Yunfa
  • 40. 40. The 3rd stage in palm oil production involves _____
A) Removing the pulp
B) Pulp boiling
C) Storage
D) Cultivation
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