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