PES JS 2 Nigerian History Exam Term 1 2025-2026
  • 1. Which African country has the largest population of people??
A) Nigeria
B) Egypt
C) South Africa
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 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) Migration of people from rural areas to urban areas for jobs.
B) Relocation of people from cities to foreign countries for tourism.
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) Relocation of companies from one country to another.
B) Migration of animals from one habitat 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) 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.
B) Relocation of people from one city to another for education
C) Migration due to war or conflict over resources.
D) People moving to cities for better job opportunities and lifestyle.
  • 7. What is irregular migration?
A) ‎- Migration of people through official channels with proper documentation
B) ‎‎- Movement of goods and services across international borders
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) Relocation of people from one city to another within the same country
B) It is when a country hosts refugees from other countries.
C) People moving to another country for economic opportunities
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) Availability of luxury goods and services
C) Access to advanced gaming facilities
D) Proximity to entertainment and leisure activities
  • 10. Another key driver of migration is _____
A) Fashion trends
B) Popular music genres
C) Security concerns
D) Favorite food options
  • 11. One of these is a key driver of migration. Which is it?
A) Supernatural forces
B) Environmental factors
C) Planetary alignment
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) 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) The trade was controlled by European colonial powers
B) The main commodities traded were precious stones and spices
C) Goods traded
D) The trade was primarily conducted by sea routes
  • 14. Pick one key feature of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
A) Major trading centers
B) Trade routes were mainly established in the 20th century
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) 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) Spread of Islam*: The trade also facilitated the spread of Islam in West Africa.
B) The Trans-Saharan Trade was a short-distance trade that didn't involve crossing the Sahara Desert
C) The trade was primarily conducted by maritime routes across the Mediterranean Sea
D) The main commodities traded were silk and tea
  • 17. During what time frame did the Trans-Saharan Trade experience a decline?
A) In the 15th century
B) In the 12th 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 discovery of a land route through the Arctic Circle reduced demand for Trans-Saharan goods
C) The rise of European maritime trade routes reduced the importance of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
D) Global shortage of camels
  • 19. In what year did Britain formally take over the territories that later became Nigeria?
A) 1945
B) 1960
C) 1999
D) 1900
  • 20. In what year did Lord Lugard unite the southern and northern protectorates to form modern Nigeria?
A) 1915
B) 1960
C) 1990
D) 1914
  • 21. Does migration affect a country negatively or positively?
A) Positively
B) Negatively
C) I don't know.
D) Migration usually has both positive and negative effects on a country.
  • 22. Which systems of administration did the British use to rule Nigeria?
A) Direct rule and Indirect rule.
B) Indirect rule only
C) Monarchy
D) Direct rule only.
  • 23. What is direct rule?
A) When a Queen rules over the people
B) When a colonial power allows local leaders to govern a territory with full autonomy.
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 colonial power removes local leaders and governs directly with no local input.
B) When a King's sister rules on his behalf.
C) When a Queen's brother rules on her 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) Governor - General
D) Prime Minister
  • 26. The Governor - General was assisted by__________ in administration?
A) Police men.
B) Secretaries
C) Lawyers
D) Executive Council
  • 27. What part of the colonial administration made laws for the colony?
A) The native authority
B) The executive council
C) The legislative council
D) The judicial Council
  • 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 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) Empowering indigenous populations
B) Exploiting natural resources for local development
C) Fostering inter-tribal conflicts
D) To spread western education and Christianity
  • 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) Widespread industrialization
B) Establishment of modern government institutions
C) Total independence of colonies
D) Eradication of slavery
  • 33. Identify one of the positive objectives of the colonial administration.
A) Universal education
B) Development of transportation and communication systems
C) Equal economic opportunities
D) Cultural assimilation of colonizers
  • 34. Which of these is among the negative effects of the colonial administration?
A) Preservation of cultural heritage
B) Improved living standards
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) Loss of traditional authority and culture.
C) Strengthening of traditional institutions
D) Enhanced social cohesion
  • 36. Identify the negative effects of the colonial administration from the options below.
A) Environmental conservation
B) Reduction in ethnic conflicts
C) Growth of local economies
D) Creation of regional and ethnic divisions
  • 37. What are some of the factors that led to the end of the colonial rule?
A) Development of colonial infrastructure
B) Volcanic eruptions
C) Mass migration of colonizers
D) Growing nationalist movements
  • 38. Another factor that led to the end of colonial rule is ________
A) Lack of unity
B) Increased colonial investment
C) Racism
D) Protests and desire for self government.
  • 39. What are the two predominant religions in Nigeria?
A) Traditional religion and Atheism
B) Sikhism and Jainism
C) Hinduism and Buddhism
D) Islam and Christianity
  • 40. Do you believe History is relevant for patriotic citizens?
A) No
B) Sometimes
C) I don't know
D) Yes
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