PES JS 2 Nigerian History Exam Term 1 2025-2026
  • 1. Which African country has the largest population of people??
A) Ghana
B) Egypt
C) South Africa
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) Migration of animals from forests to cities.
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) Movement of people from rural areas to urban cities.
C) Relocation of people from rural areas to foreign countries.
D) Migration of people from one urban area to another urban area.
  • 4. What is urban - urban migration?
A) Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for farming
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) Migration of people from rural areas to urban areas for jobs.
D) Relocation of people from cities to foreign countries for tourism.
  • 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) Relocation of companies from one country to another.
D) Movement of people within a country from rural to urban areas
  • 6. What is climate induced migration?
A) People moving to cities for better job opportunities and lifestyle.
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) Migration due to war or conflict over resources.
  • 7. What is irregular migration?
A) - Relocation of people within a country from one city to another
B) ‎- Migration of people through official channels with proper documentation
C) ‎‎- Movement of goods and services across international borders
D) - Migration that is often driven by poverty, unemployment and lack of prospects.
  • 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) It is when a country hosts refugees from other countries.
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) Economic factors
B) Access to advanced gaming facilities
C) Availability of luxury goods and services
D) Proximity to entertainment and leisure activities
  • 10. Another key driver of migration is _____
A) Favorite food options
B) Security concerns
C) Fashion trends
D) Popular music genres
  • 11. One of these is a key driver of migration. Which is it?
A) Environmental factors
B) Genetic predisposition to migration
C) Supernatural forces
D) Planetary alignment
  • 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 exchange of American crops for African minerals
D) The trade of European textiles for Asian spices
  • 13. Which of these is among the key features of the Trans-Saharan Trade?
A) The trade was controlled by European colonial powers
B) Goods traded
C) The trade was primarily conducted by sea routes
D) The main commodities traded were precious stones and spices
  • 14. Pick one key feature of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
A) Major trading centers
B) Goods were transported using hot air balloons
C) ‎ The use of camels was minimal and mostly symbolic
D) Trade routes were mainly established in the 20th century
  • 15. Pick one impact of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
A) Economic growth
B) Decline of West African empires
C) No significant cultural exchange between traders
D) Isolation of North African societies
  • 16. Which of these is among the impacts of the Trans-Saharan Trade?
A) The main commodities traded were silk and tea
B) Spread of Islam*: The trade also facilitated the spread of Islam in West Africa.
C) The trade was primarily conducted by maritime routes across the Mediterranean Sea
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 14th century
C) In the 12th 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) The rise of European maritime trade routes reduced the importance of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
B) Global shortage of camels
C) ‎The discovery of a land route through the Arctic Circle reduced demand for Trans-Saharan goods
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) 1945
D) 1960
  • 20. In what year did Lord Lugard unite the southern and northern protectorates to form modern Nigeria?
A) 1914
B) 1990
C) 1915
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) Direct rule and Indirect rule.
B) Monarchy
C) Direct rule only.
D) Indirect rule only
  • 23. What is direct rule?
A) When a King rules over the people
B) When a colonial power directly governs a territory, making laws and decisions without local input.
C) When a Queen 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 colonial power removes local leaders and governs directly with no local input.
B) When a Queen's brother rules on her behalf.
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) President
B) Personal assistant to the Queen
C) Prime Minister
D) Governor - General
  • 26. The Governor - General was assisted by__________ in administration?
A) Police men.
B) Secretaries
C) Executive Council
D) Lawyers
  • 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) 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 watch and study Nigerian culture
B) To learn local languages
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) 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) 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) Widespread industrialization
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) 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) Improved living standards
B) Preservation of cultural heritage
C) Exploitation of Nigerian resources
D) Increased economic independence
  • 35. Another negative effect of the colonial administration is_________
A) Low development of local infrastructure
B) Enhanced social cohesion
C) Loss of traditional authority and culture.
D) Strengthening of traditional institutions
  • 36. Identify the negative effects of the colonial administration from the options below.
A) Environmental conservation
B) Growth of local economies
C) Creation of regional and ethnic divisions
D) Reduction in ethnic conflicts
  • 37. What are some of the factors that led to the end of the colonial rule?
A) Development of colonial infrastructure
B) Growing nationalist movements
C) Volcanic eruptions
D) Mass migration of colonizers
  • 38. Another factor that led to the end of colonial rule is ________
A) Racism
B) Increased colonial investment
C) Protests and desire for self government.
D) Lack of unity
  • 39. What are the two predominant religions in Nigeria?
A) Hinduism and Buddhism
B) Islam and Christianity
C) Sikhism and Jainism
D) Traditional religion and Atheism
  • 40. Do you believe History is relevant for patriotic citizens?
A) Sometimes
B) No
C) Yes
D) I don't know
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