PES JS2 Nigerian History (Obj) 3rd Term Exam 2025-2026
  • 1. Migration patterns in Nigeria are broadly categorized into ____
A) Legal and illegal migrations
B) Internal and international migrations
C) Economic and political migrations
D) North and South migrations
E) Rural and urban migrations
  • 2. Rural-urban migration in Nigeria is mainly driven by _____
A) Religious conflicts
B) Climate change and flooding
C) The pursuit of better economic opportunities, education and living standards
D) Government policies
E) Agricultural activities
  • 3. Which of these is NOT mentioned as a popular destination for rural-urban migrants in Nigeria?
A) Kano
B) All of the above mentioned
C) Abuja
D) Lagos
E) Port Harcourt
  • 4. Climate-induced migration in Nigeria as of 2021 affected approximately ______
A) 15,000 people
B) 100,000 people
C) 10,000 people
D) 50,000 people
E) 24,000 people
  • 5. Remittances from the Nigerian diaspora reached what amount in 2018?
A) $15.5 Billion
B) $10.2 Billion
C) $20.0 Billion
D) $24.3 Billion
E) $30.1 Billion
  • 6. Nigeria's urban population grew from 28% in 1990 to _____
A) 80% in 2020
B) Over 50% in 2020
C) 40% in 2010
D) 70% in 2020
E) 60% in 2020
  • 7. The Trans-Saharan Trade flourished from _______
A) 10th century to 19th century
B) 3rd century to 12th century
C) 5th century to 16th century
D) 1st century to 10th century
E) 8th century to 18th century
  • 8. Which of these was NOT a major trading centre during the Trans-Saharan Trade?
A) Jenne
B) Gao
C) All of the above were major centres
D) Lagos
E) Timbuktu
  • 9. The one major reason for the decline of the Trans-Saharan Trade in the 16th century was ______
A) Lack of goods to trade
B) The spread of Christianity
C) The rise of European maritime trade
D) Natural disasters in the Sahara
E) The end of camel caravans
  • 10. The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade is also known as _____
A) Circular trade
B) Triangular trade
C) Coastal trade
D) Bilateral trade
E) Sahara trade
  • 11. During the "Middle Passage", enslaved Africans were transported ________
A) From Europe to Africa
B) Within West Africa
C) From Americas to Africa
D) Across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas
E) Across the Sahara Desert
  • 12. One major legacy of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade was ______
A) The development of systemic racism and social injustices
B) Immediate industrialization of Africa
C) The unification of African Kingdoms
D) The spread of Islam
E) The end of all European trade
  • 13. The Trans-Atlantic slave trade was eventually abolished in the _______
A) 19th century
B) 17th century
C) 18th century
D) 16th century
E) 20th century
  • 14. Early European contact with Nigeria in the 15th century was mainly by the ________
A) British
B) French
C) Germans
D) Dutch
E) Portuguese
  • 15. British penetration into Nigeria began in earnest in ______
A) Late 19th century
B) Early 19th century
C) Late 18th century
D) Early 15th century
E) Early 20th century
  • 16. The Berlin conference that led to the partitioning of Africa took place between ________
A) 1900-1905
B) 1890-1895
C) 1884-1885
D) 1870-1875
E) 1880-1883
  • 17. Which company played a significant role in establishing British influence in Nigeria?
A) Lagos Trading Company
B) East India Company
C) British West Company
D) United Africa Company
E) Royal Niger Company
  • 18. The Northern Nigeria Protectorate and Southern Nigeria Protectorate were established by Britain in _____
A) 1890
B) 1885
C) 1900
D) 1914
E) 1910
  • 19. The amalgamation of Northern and Southern Protectorates to form Nigeria took place in______
A) 1900
B) 1910
C) 1914
D) 1906
E) 1922
  • 20. Who was responsible for the amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914?
A) Lord Lugard
B) Sir Clifford
C) Sir Richards
D) Sir Macpherson
E) Queen Elizabeth
  • 21. The British used two main systems of administration in Nigeria. One of them was _______
A) Central rule
B) Direct rule
C) Republican rule
D) Parliamentary rule
E) Federal rule
  • 22. Direct rule was practiced mainly in ______
A) Western Nigeria
B) Southern Nigeria
C) Northern Nigeria
D) Eastern Nigeria
E) Central Nigeria
  • 23. One impact of British rule in Nigeria was the introduction of ______
A) Western Education, Christianity and new cultural practices
B) Trans-Saharan Trade
C) Traditional religion only
D) Islamic Law only
E) Igbo Ukwu civilization
  • 24. Under indirect rule, the British governed through _____
A) Military governors
B) Elected representatives
C) Missionaries
D) British officials only
E) Existing traditional rulers like Emirs and Chiefs
  • 25. One advantage of indirect rule was that it was ______
A) Ignored local customs
B) Opposed by traditional rulers
C) Practiced in Southern Nigeria only
D) More expensive to run
E) Cheaper and easier to manage
  • 26. Who represented the British Crown and was the highest authority in the colonial government?
A) Governor-General
B) Executive Council
C) Native Authority
D) Legislative Council
E) Emir
  • 27. The council that assisted the Governor in administration was called _____
A) Legislative council
B) Traditional council
C) Native authority
D) Executive council
E) Judicial council
  • 28. The council responsible for making laws for the colony was _________
A) Traditional council
B) Native authority
C) Legislative council
D) Judicial council
E) Executive council
  • 29. One of the objectives of colonial administration was to______
A) Exploit Nigeria's natural resources for Britain's benefit
B) Abolish traditional rulers
C) Stop all trade
D) Grant immediate independence
E) Promote Nigerian culture only
  • 30. Which of these is NOT an objective of colonial administration?
A) To make Nigeria completely independent
B) To promote British trade and culture
C) To maintain law and order
D) To exploit Nigeria's natural resources
E) To spread Western Education and Christianity
  • 31. A positive effect of colonial administration was________
A) Creation of ethnic divisions
B) Economic dependence on Britain
C) Exploitation of Nigeria's resources
D) Loss of traditional authority
E) Introduction of Western Education and modern infrastructure
  • 32. A negative effect of colonial administration was _____
A) Loss of traditional authority and culture
B) Establishment of government instiutions
C) Development of transportation
D) Introduction of Western Education
E) Modern communication systems
  • 33. Colonial rule refers to a system where ______
A) Trade is done equally between nations
B) A country governs itself
C) People migrate freely
D) A powerful country takes control over another politically, economically and socially
E) Traditional rulers govern without interference
  • 34. Which of these is a reason for resistance to Colonial rule?
A) Development of infrastruture
B) Provision of western education
C) Loss of independence and freedom
D) Promotion of trade
E) Introduction of Christianity
  • 35. Boycott of foreign goods, refusal to pay taxes and civil disobedience are examples of _____
A) Armed resistance
B) Active resistance
C) Passive (Non-violent) Resistance
D) Diplomatic resistance
E) Military resistance
  • 36. Armed rebellions, wars and military uprisings are examples of ______
A) Strike
B) Passive resistance
C) Active (violent) resistance
D) Diplomatic negotiations
E) Petition
  • 37. How does sports promote National Unity in Nigeria?
A) By stopping international competition
B) By making everyone cheer for the same team and wear green-white green
C) By dividing people along tribal lines
D) By making people support different teams
E) By focusing only on region
  • 38. Cultural tourism is best described as _____
A) Travelling to play sports in other countries
B) Travelling for medical treatment
C) Moving abroad for work
D) Travelling to visit places to learn about history, tradition, art, music, food and way of life
E) Going on pilgrimage only
  • 39. Which of these is an example of Nigerian cultural heritage?
A) Benin bronxe works and Osun Osogbo festival
B) Olympic Games
C) Premier League
D) United Nations
E) World Bank
  • 40. One reason why tourism development matters to Nigeria is _____
A) It creates division among tribes
B) Tourists spend money on hotels, transport, food and crafts which creates jobs
C) It makes Nigerians forget their culture
D) It discourages cultural preservation
E) It stops local festivals
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