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