PES JS 2 Nigerian History Exam Term 1 2025-2026
  • 1. Which African country has the largest population of people??
A) South Africa
B) Ghana
C) Nigeria
D) Egypt
  • 2. What is rural - urban migration?
A) Relocation of industries from rural areas to coastal regions.
B) 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.
C) Migration of animals from forests to cities.
D) Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for leisure.
  • 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 rural areas to urban cities.
D) Movement of people from one rural area to another, often in search of better farming land, pasture, or other economic opportunities.
  • 4. What is urban - urban migration?
A) Movement of people from one urban area to another, often in search of better job opportunities, improved living standards, or a change of environment.
B) Migration of people from rural areas to urban areas for jobs.
C) Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for farming
D) Relocation of people from cities to foreign countries for tourism.
  • 5. What is diaspora migration?
A) Relocation of companies from one country to another.
B) Movement of people within a country from rural to urban areas
C) Migration of animals from one habitat to another
D) Movement of a person to another country in search of better opportunities.
  • 6. What is climate induced migration?
A) People moving to cities for better job opportunities and lifestyle.
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) Migration due to war or conflict over resources.
D) Relocation of people from one city to another for education
  • 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) Relocation of people from one city to another within the same country
C) It is when a country hosts refugees from other countries.
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) Access to advanced gaming facilities
D) Economic factors
  • 10. Another key driver of migration is _____
A) Security concerns
B) Fashion trends
C) Popular music genres
D) Favorite food options
  • 11. One of these is a key driver of migration. Which is it?
A) Supernatural forces
B) Genetic predisposition to migration
C) Planetary alignment
D) Environmental factors
  • 12. Briefly discuss the trans - saharan trade.
A) A network of trade routes that connected West Africa to the Mediterranean region.
B) The sale of Australian livestock to South American markets
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) Goods traded
B) The trade was controlled by European colonial powers
C) The main commodities traded were precious stones and spices
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) Decline of West African empires
B) Economic growth
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 16th century
B) In the 14th century
C) In the 12th century
D) In the 15th 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) ‎The discovery of a land route through the Arctic Circle reduced demand for Trans-Saharan goods
D) Global shortage of camels
  • 19. In what year did Britain formally take over the territories that later became Nigeria?
A) 1900
B) 1960
C) 1999
D) 1945
  • 20. In what year did Lord Lugard unite the southern and northern protectorates to form modern Nigeria?
A) 1914
B) 1960
C) 1915
D) 1990
  • 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) Indirect rule only
C) Direct rule only.
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) A system where colonial powers govern through local leaders, using existing power structures.
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) When a King's sister rules on his behalf.
  • 25. During the colonial administration, who in what position represented the British crown and was the highest authority?
A) Governor - General
B) Prime Minister
C) President
D) Personal assistant to the Queen
  • 26. The Governor - General was assisted by__________ in administration?
A) Lawyers
B) Police men.
C) Secretaries
D) Executive Council
  • 27. What part of the colonial administration made laws for the colony?
A) The native authority
B) The legislative council
C) The judicial Council
D) The executive council
  • 28. Identify one of the objectives of the colonial administration from the options below.
A) Protecting human rights
B) Promoting local industries
C) To maintain law and order.
D) Establishing democratic governments
  • 29. Another objective of the colonial administration was ____________
A) To learn local languages
B) To watch and study Nigerian culture
C) To build pyramids
D) To promote British trade and culture.
  • 30. Which of these is among the objectives of the colonial administration?
A) Exploiting natural resources for local development
B) Fostering inter-tribal conflicts
C) To spread western education and Christianity
D) Empowering indigenous populations
  • 31. Which of these is among the positive effects of the colonial administration?
A) Introduction of western education and modern infrastructure.
B) Improved healthcare systems
C) Increased food production
D) Enhanced traditional governance structures
  • 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) Development of transportation and communication systems
B) Universal education
C) Equal economic opportunities
D) Cultural assimilation of colonizers
  • 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) Loss of traditional authority and culture.
B) Low development of local infrastructure
C) Strengthening of traditional institutions
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) Environmental conservation
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) Mass migration of colonizers
C) Volcanic eruptions
D) Growing nationalist movements
  • 38. Another factor that led to the end of colonial rule is ________
A) Protests and desire for self government.
B) Increased colonial investment
C) Lack of unity
D) Racism
  • 39. What are the two predominant religions in Nigeria?
A) Hinduism and Buddhism
B) Sikhism and Jainism
C) Islam and Christianity
D) Traditional religion and Atheism
  • 40. Do you believe History is relevant for patriotic citizens?
A) Yes
B) No
C) Sometimes
D) I don't know
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