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