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