PES JS 2 Nigerian History Exam Term 1 2025-2026
  • 1. Which African country has the largest population of people??
A) South Africa
B) Egypt
C) Nigeria
D) Ghana
  • 2. What is rural - urban migration?
A) Migration of animals from forests to cities.
B) Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for leisure.
C) 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.
D) Relocation of industries from rural areas to coastal regions.
  • 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) Relocation of people from rural areas to foreign countries.
C) Movement of people from rural areas to urban cities.
D) Migration of people from one urban area to another urban area.
  • 4. What is urban - urban migration?
A) Relocation of people from cities to foreign countries for tourism.
B) Migration of people from rural areas to urban areas for jobs.
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) 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) Relocation of companies from one country 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) People moving to cities for better job opportunities and lifestyle.
C) 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.
D) Migration due to war or conflict over resources.
  • 7. What is irregular migration?
A) ‎‎- Movement of goods and services across international borders
B) - Relocation of people within a country from one city to another
C) ‎- Migration of people through official channels with proper documentation
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) Relocation of people from one city to another within the same country
C) Migration of people due to natural disasters like earthquakes
D) People moving to another country for economic opportunities
  • 9. Which of these are among the key drivers of migration?
A) Economic factors
B) Access to advanced gaming facilities
C) Proximity to entertainment and leisure activities
D) Availability of luxury goods and services
  • 10. Another key driver of migration is _____
A) Fashion trends
B) Favorite food options
C) Security concerns
D) Popular music genres
  • 11. One of these is a key driver of migration. Which is it?
A) Genetic predisposition to migration
B) Environmental factors
C) Supernatural forces
D) Planetary alignment
  • 12. Briefly discuss the trans - saharan trade.
A) The trade of European textiles for Asian spices
B) The sale of Australian livestock to South American markets
C) A network of trade routes that connected West Africa to the Mediterranean region.
D) The exchange of American crops for African minerals
  • 13. Which of these is among the key features of the Trans-Saharan Trade?
A) Goods traded
B) The main commodities traded were precious stones and spices
C) The trade was controlled by European colonial powers
D) The trade was primarily conducted by sea routes
  • 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) 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) Isolation of North African societies
B) Economic growth
C) No significant cultural exchange between traders
D) Decline of West African empires
  • 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 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 rise of European maritime trade routes reduced the importance of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
B) ‎The discovery of a land route through the Arctic Circle reduced demand for Trans-Saharan goods
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) 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) Positively
B) I don't know.
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) Indirect rule only
B) Direct rule and Indirect rule.
C) Direct rule only.
D) Monarchy
  • 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) When a Queen's brother rules on her behalf.
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) 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) Lawyers
B) Police men.
C) Executive Council
D) Secretaries
  • 27. What part of the colonial administration made laws for the colony?
A) The judicial Council
B) The executive council
C) The native authority
D) The legislative council
  • 28. Identify one of the objectives of the colonial administration from the options below.
A) To maintain law and order.
B) Promoting local industries
C) Protecting human rights
D) Establishing democratic governments
  • 29. Another objective of the colonial administration was ____________
A) To learn local languages
B) To build pyramids
C) To watch and study Nigerian culture
D) To promote British trade and culture.
  • 30. Which of these is among the objectives of the colonial administration?
A) Fostering inter-tribal conflicts
B) To spread western education and Christianity
C) Exploiting natural resources for local development
D) Empowering indigenous populations
  • 31. Which of these is among the positive effects of the colonial administration?
A) Enhanced traditional governance structures
B) Improved healthcare systems
C) Increased food production
D) Introduction of western education and modern infrastructure.
  • 32. Another positive effect of the colonial administration is___________
A) Establishment of modern government institutions
B) Eradication of slavery
C) Total independence of colonies
D) Widespread industrialization
  • 33. Identify one of the positive objectives of the colonial administration.
A) Equal economic opportunities
B) Universal education
C) Development of transportation and communication systems
D) Cultural assimilation of colonizers
  • 34. Which of these is among the negative effects of the colonial administration?
A) Increased economic independence
B) Improved living standards
C) Exploitation of Nigerian resources
D) Preservation of cultural heritage
  • 35. Another negative effect of the colonial administration is_________
A) Strengthening of traditional institutions
B) Loss of traditional authority and culture.
C) Low development of local infrastructure
D) Enhanced social cohesion
  • 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) 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) Lack of unity
B) Racism
C) Increased colonial investment
D) Protests and desire for self government.
  • 39. What are the two predominant religions in Nigeria?
A) Traditional religion and Atheism
B) Hinduism and Buddhism
C) Sikhism and Jainism
D) Islam and Christianity
  • 40. Do you believe History is relevant for patriotic citizens?
A) Yes
B) I don't know
C) No
D) Sometimes
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