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) 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) Relocation of people from rural areas to foreign countries.
B) Migration of people from one urban area to another urban area.
C) Movement of people from one rural area to another, often in search of better farming land, pasture, or other economic opportunities.
D) Movement of people from rural areas to urban cities.
  • 4. What is urban - urban migration?
A) Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for farming
B) Relocation of people from cities to foreign countries for tourism.
C) Migration of people from rural areas to urban areas for jobs.
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) Relocation of companies from one country 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) Migration of animals from one habitat to another
  • 6. What is climate induced migration?
A) Migration due to war or conflict over resources.
B) Relocation of people from one city to another for education
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) 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 that is often driven by poverty, unemployment and lack of prospects.
C) ‎- Migration of people through official channels with proper documentation
D) - Relocation of people within a country from one city to another
  • 8. What is refugee migration?
A) It is when a country hosts refugees from other countries.
B) People moving to another country for economic opportunities
C) Relocation of people from one city to another within the same country
D) Migration of people due to natural disasters like earthquakes
  • 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) Popular music genres
B) Security concerns
C) Fashion trends
D) Favorite food options
  • 11. One of these is a key driver of migration. Which is it?
A) Planetary alignment
B) Environmental factors
C) Supernatural forces
D) Genetic predisposition to migration
  • 12. Briefly discuss the trans - saharan trade.
A) The sale of Australian livestock to South American markets
B) The trade of European textiles for Asian spices
C) The exchange of American crops for African minerals
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) 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) 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) No significant cultural exchange between traders
B) Economic growth
C) Decline of West African empires
D) Isolation of North African societies
  • 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 main commodities traded were silk and tea
C) The Trans-Saharan Trade was a short-distance trade that didn't involve crossing the Sahara Desert
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 12th century
B) In the 15th century
C) In the 16th 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) European traders preferred to trade with Asian empires
B) The rise of European maritime trade routes reduced the importance of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
C) Global shortage of camels
D) ‎The discovery of a land route through the Arctic Circle reduced demand for Trans-Saharan goods
  • 19. In what year did Britain formally take over the territories that later became Nigeria?
A) 1900
B) 1999
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) 1960
D) 1914
  • 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) Direct rule only.
B) Monarchy
C) Indirect rule only
D) Direct rule and Indirect rule.
  • 23. What is direct rule?
A) When a colonial power allows local leaders to govern a territory with full autonomy.
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 King rules over the people
  • 24. What is indirect rule?
A) When a Queen's brother rules on her behalf.
B) When a King's sister rules on his 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) President
C) Personal assistant to the Queen
D) Prime Minister
  • 26. The Governor - General was assisted by__________ in administration?
A) Secretaries
B) Executive Council
C) Police men.
D) Lawyers
  • 27. What part of the colonial administration made laws for the colony?
A) The executive council
B) The legislative council
C) The native authority
D) The judicial Council
  • 28. Identify one of the objectives of the colonial administration from the options below.
A) Promoting local industries
B) Establishing democratic governments
C) Protecting human rights
D) To maintain law and order.
  • 29. Another objective of the colonial administration was ____________
A) To build pyramids
B) To watch and study Nigerian culture
C) To promote British trade and culture.
D) To learn local languages
  • 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) Increased food production
B) Enhanced traditional governance structures
C) Introduction of western education and modern infrastructure.
D) Improved healthcare systems
  • 32. Another positive effect of the colonial administration is___________
A) Eradication of slavery
B) Establishment of modern government institutions
C) Widespread industrialization
D) Total independence of colonies
  • 33. Identify one of the positive objectives of the colonial administration.
A) Cultural assimilation of colonizers
B) Equal economic opportunities
C) Universal education
D) Development of transportation and communication systems
  • 34. Which of these is among the negative effects of the colonial administration?
A) Preservation of cultural heritage
B) Increased economic independence
C) Exploitation of Nigerian resources
D) Improved living standards
  • 35. Another negative effect of the colonial administration is_________
A) Strengthening of traditional institutions
B) Enhanced social cohesion
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) Creation of regional and ethnic divisions
B) Reduction in ethnic conflicts
C) Environmental conservation
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) Volcanic eruptions
C) Development of colonial infrastructure
D) Mass migration of colonizers
  • 38. Another factor that led to the end of colonial rule is ________
A) Protests and desire for self government.
B) Lack of unity
C) Racism
D) Increased colonial investment
  • 39. What are the two predominant religions in Nigeria?
A) Islam and Christianity
B) Hinduism and Buddhism
C) Traditional religion and Atheism
D) Sikhism and Jainism
  • 40. Do you believe History is relevant for patriotic citizens?
A) I don't know
B) No
C) Sometimes
D) Yes
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