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