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Julius Nyerere
Contributed by: Ellison
  • 1. When did Julius Nyerere become the President of Tanzania?
A) 1976
B) 1990
C) 1964
D) 2002
  • 2. What was Julius Nyerere’s nickname?
A) Commander
B) Mwalimu
C) Big Man
D) Iron Lady
  • 3. Which economic philosophy was Julius Nyerere known for promoting in Tanzania?
A) Laissez-faire
B) Social Darwinism
C) Ujamaa
D) Capitalism
  • 4. Where was Julius Nyerere born?
A) Butiama, Tanganyika
B) Johannesburg, South Africa
C) Cairo, Egypt
D) Nairobi, Kenya
  • 5. What was the official language of Tanzania during Nyerere's presidency?
A) English
B) Swahili
C) French
D) Arabic
  • 6. What was Julius Nyerere's profession before entering politics?
A) Teacher
B) Farmer
C) Engineer
D) Doctor
  • 7. Which African leader did Julius Nyerere admire and seek to model his governance after?
A) Kwame Nkrumah
B) Nelson Mandela
C) Robert Mugabe
D) Jomo Kenyatta
  • 8. Which country was Julius Nyerere the first president of?
A) Ethiopia
B) Tanzania
C) Kenya
D) Nigeria
  • 9. What year did Julius Nyerere retire from politics?
A) 1995
B) 2005
C) 1985
D) 2015
  • 10. Which country did Nyerere lead to unify with Zanzibar to form Tanzania?
A) Tanganyika
B) Rwanda
C) Kenya
D) Uganda
  • 11. In what year did Tanganyika gain independence?
A) 1991
B) 1971
C) 1981
D) 1961
  • 12. How is Julius Nyerere commonly referred to in Tanzanian history?
A) Shadow King
B) Rebel Leader
C) Father of the Nation
D) Iron Fist Ruler
  • 13. Where did Julius Nyerere study for his higher education?
A) University of Oxford
B) Harvard University
C) University of Edinburgh
D) University of Cape Town
  • 14. When was Julius Nyerere born?
A) 1960
B) 1900
C) 1922
D) 1940
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