PES JS 2 Nigerian History Exam Term 1 2025-2026
  • 1. Which African country has the largest population of people??
A) Nigeria
B) South Africa
C) Ghana
D) Egypt
  • 2. What is rural - urban migration?
A) Migration of animals from forests to cities.
B) Movement of people from rural areas to cities or urban areas, often in search of better economic opportunities, improved living standards, and access to amenities like education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
C) Relocation of industries from rural areas to coastal regions.
D) Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for leisure.
  • 3. What is rural - rural migration?
A) Movement of people from rural areas to urban cities.
B) Movement of people from one rural area to another, often in search of better farming land, pasture, or other economic opportunities.
C) Migration of people from one urban area to another urban area.
D) Relocation of people from rural areas to foreign countries.
  • 4. What is urban - urban migration?
A) Movement of people from one urban area to another, often in search of better job opportunities, improved living standards, or a change of environment.
B) Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for farming
C) Relocation of people from cities to foreign countries for tourism.
D) Migration of people from rural areas to urban areas for jobs.
  • 5. What is diaspora migration?
A) Movement of a person to another country in search of better opportunities.
B) Relocation of companies from one country to another.
C) Movement of people within a country from rural to urban areas
D) Migration of animals from one habitat to another
  • 6. What is climate induced migration?
A) Movement of people from their homes or usual places of residence due to environmental changes or disasters caused by climate change, such as rising sea levels, droughts, floods, or extreme weather events.
B) Relocation of people from one city to another for education
C) Migration due to war or conflict over resources.
D) People moving to cities for better job opportunities and lifestyle.
  • 7. What is irregular migration?
A) ‎‎- Movement of goods and services across international borders
B) ‎- Migration of people through official channels with proper documentation
C) - Migration that is often driven by poverty, unemployment and lack of prospects.
D) - Relocation of people within a country from one city to another
  • 8. What is refugee migration?
A) People moving to another country for economic opportunities
B) Migration of people due to natural disasters like earthquakes
C) Relocation of people from one city to another within the same country
D) It is when a country hosts refugees from other countries.
  • 9. Which of these are among the key drivers of migration?
A) Availability of luxury goods and services
B) Economic factors
C) Proximity to entertainment and leisure activities
D) Access to advanced gaming facilities
  • 10. Another key driver of migration is _____
A) Favorite food options
B) Security concerns
C) Popular music genres
D) Fashion trends
  • 11. One of these is a key driver of migration. Which is it?
A) Environmental factors
B) Planetary alignment
C) Supernatural forces
D) Genetic predisposition to migration
  • 12. Briefly discuss the trans - saharan trade.
A) A network of trade routes that connected West Africa to the Mediterranean region.
B) The exchange of American crops for African minerals
C) The trade of European textiles for Asian spices
D) The sale of Australian livestock to South American markets
  • 13. Which of these is among the key features of the Trans-Saharan Trade?
A) The trade was primarily conducted by sea routes
B) Goods traded
C) The main commodities traded were precious stones and spices
D) The trade was controlled by European colonial powers
  • 14. Pick one key feature of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
A) Trade routes were mainly established in the 20th century
B) Goods were transported using hot air balloons
C) Major trading centers
D) ‎ The use of camels was minimal and mostly symbolic
  • 15. Pick one impact of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
A) Decline of West African empires
B) Economic growth
C) No significant cultural exchange between traders
D) Isolation of North African societies
  • 16. Which of these is among the impacts of the Trans-Saharan Trade?
A) The trade was primarily conducted by maritime routes across the Mediterranean Sea
B) Spread of Islam*: The trade also facilitated the spread of Islam in West Africa.
C) The main commodities traded were silk and tea
D) The Trans-Saharan Trade was a short-distance trade that didn't involve crossing the Sahara Desert
  • 17. During what time frame did the Trans-Saharan Trade experience a decline?
A) In the 16th century
B) In the 15th century
C) In the 14th century
D) In the 12th century
  • 18. Pick one factor that led to the decline of the Trans-Saharan Trade in the 16th century.
A) ‎The discovery of a land route through the Arctic Circle reduced demand for Trans-Saharan goods
B) Global shortage of camels
C) The rise of European maritime trade routes reduced the importance of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
D) European traders preferred to trade with Asian empires
  • 19. In what year did Britain formally take over the territories that later became Nigeria?
A) 1999
B) 1900
C) 1945
D) 1960
  • 20. In what year did Lord Lugard unite the southern and northern protectorates to form modern Nigeria?
A) 1990
B) 1915
C) 1914
D) 1960
  • 21. Does migration affect a country negatively or positively?
A) Migration usually has both positive and negative effects on a country.
B) Negatively
C) Positively
D) I don't know.
  • 22. Which systems of administration did the British use to rule Nigeria?
A) Direct rule and Indirect rule.
B) Monarchy
C) Indirect rule only
D) Direct rule only.
  • 23. What is direct rule?
A) When a King rules over the people
B) When a Queen rules over the people
C) When a colonial power directly governs a territory, making laws and decisions without local input.
D) When a colonial power allows local leaders to govern a territory with full autonomy.
  • 24. What is indirect rule?
A) When a King's sister rules on his behalf.
B) When a Queen's brother rules on her behalf.
C) When a colonial power removes local leaders and governs directly with no local input.
D) A system where colonial powers govern through local leaders, using existing power structures.
  • 25. During the colonial administration, who in what position represented the British crown and was the highest authority?
A) Governor - General
B) Personal assistant to the Queen
C) Prime Minister
D) President
  • 26. The Governor - General was assisted by__________ in administration?
A) Police men.
B) Lawyers
C) Secretaries
D) Executive Council
  • 27. What part of the colonial administration made laws for the colony?
A) The native authority
B) The executive council
C) The judicial Council
D) The legislative council
  • 28. Identify one of the objectives of the colonial administration from the options below.
A) Protecting human rights
B) Promoting local industries
C) To maintain law and order.
D) Establishing democratic governments
  • 29. Another objective of the colonial administration was ____________
A) To promote British trade and culture.
B) To build pyramids
C) To watch and study Nigerian culture
D) To learn local languages
  • 30. Which of these is among the objectives of the colonial administration?
A) Empowering indigenous populations
B) Exploiting natural resources for local development
C) To spread western education and Christianity
D) Fostering inter-tribal conflicts
  • 31. Which of these is among the positive effects of the colonial administration?
A) Increased food production
B) Introduction of western education and modern infrastructure.
C) Enhanced traditional governance structures
D) Improved healthcare systems
  • 32. Another positive effect of the colonial administration is___________
A) Total independence of colonies
B) Establishment of modern government institutions
C) Eradication of slavery
D) Widespread industrialization
  • 33. Identify one of the positive objectives of the colonial administration.
A) Cultural assimilation of colonizers
B) Development of transportation and communication systems
C) Universal education
D) Equal economic opportunities
  • 34. Which of these is among the negative effects of the colonial administration?
A) Increased economic independence
B) Exploitation of Nigerian resources
C) Improved living standards
D) Preservation of cultural heritage
  • 35. Another negative effect of the colonial administration is_________
A) Enhanced social cohesion
B) Strengthening of traditional institutions
C) Low development of local infrastructure
D) Loss of traditional authority and culture.
  • 36. Identify the negative effects of the colonial administration from the options below.
A) Growth of local economies
B) Environmental conservation
C) Creation of regional and ethnic divisions
D) Reduction in ethnic conflicts
  • 37. What are some of the factors that led to the end of the colonial rule?
A) Mass migration of colonizers
B) Growing nationalist movements
C) Development of colonial infrastructure
D) Volcanic eruptions
  • 38. Another factor that led to the end of colonial rule is ________
A) Increased colonial investment
B) Lack of unity
C) Protests and desire for self government.
D) Racism
  • 39. What are the two predominant religions in Nigeria?
A) Hinduism and Buddhism
B) Traditional religion and Atheism
C) Sikhism and Jainism
D) Islam and Christianity
  • 40. Do you believe History is relevant for patriotic citizens?
A) I don't know
B) Yes
C) No
D) Sometimes
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