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PES JS2 Nigerian History (Obj) 3rd Term Exam 2025-2026
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  • 1. Migration patterns in Nigeria are broadly categorized into ____
A) North and South migrations
B) Economic and political migrations
C) Rural and urban migrations
D) Legal and illegal migrations
E) Internal and international migrations
  • 2. Rural-urban migration in Nigeria is mainly driven by _____
A) Religious conflicts
B) Agricultural activities
C) Climate change and flooding
D) The pursuit of better economic opportunities, education and living standards
E) Government policies
  • 3. Which of these is NOT mentioned as a popular destination for rural-urban migrants in Nigeria?
A) All of the above mentioned
B) Kano
C) Lagos
D) Abuja
E) Port Harcourt
  • 4. Climate-induced migration in Nigeria as of 2021 affected approximately ______
A) 24,000 people
B) 10,000 people
C) 50,000 people
D) 100,000 people
E) 15,000 people
  • 5. Remittances from the Nigerian diaspora reached what amount in 2018?
A) $10.2 Billion
B) $30.1 Billion
C) $24.3 Billion
D) $20.0 Billion
E) $15.5 Billion
  • 6. Nigeria's urban population grew from 28% in 1990 to _____
A) 60% in 2020
B) Over 50% in 2020
C) 80% in 2020
D) 70% in 2020
E) 40% in 2010
  • 7. The Trans-Saharan Trade flourished from _______
A) 3rd century to 12th century
B) 5th century to 16th century
C) 8th century to 18th century
D) 10th century to 19th century
E) 1st century to 10th century
  • 8. Which of these was NOT a major trading centre during the Trans-Saharan Trade?
A) Gao
B) Timbuktu
C) All of the above were major centres
D) Lagos
E) Jenne
  • 9. The one major reason for the decline of the Trans-Saharan Trade in the 16th century was ______
A) Lack of goods to trade
B) The rise of European maritime trade
C) Natural disasters in the Sahara
D) The spread of Christianity
E) The end of camel caravans
  • 10. The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade is also known as _____
A) Circular trade
B) Sahara trade
C) Coastal trade
D) Bilateral trade
E) Triangular trade
  • 11. During the "Middle Passage", enslaved Africans were transported ________
A) Within West Africa
B) From Europe to Africa
C) Across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas
D) From Americas to Africa
E) Across the Sahara Desert
  • 12. One major legacy of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade was ______
A) The spread of Islam
B) The end of all European trade
C) The development of systemic racism and social injustices
D) The unification of African Kingdoms
E) Immediate industrialization of Africa
  • 13. The Trans-Atlantic slave trade was eventually abolished in the _______
A) 19th century
B) 16th century
C) 18th century
D) 17th century
E) 20th century
  • 14. Early European contact with Nigeria in the 15th century was mainly by the ________
A) Dutch
B) Portuguese
C) French
D) British
E) Germans
  • 15. British penetration into Nigeria began in earnest in ______
A) Late 19th century
B) Early 19th century
C) Late 18th century
D) Early 20th century
E) Early 15th century
  • 16. The Berlin conference that led to the partitioning of Africa took place between ________
A) 1900-1905
B) 1870-1875
C) 1890-1895
D) 1884-1885
E) 1880-1883
  • 17. Which company played a significant role in establishing British influence in Nigeria?
A) East India Company
B) United Africa Company
C) Lagos Trading Company
D) Royal Niger Company
E) British West Company
  • 18. The Northern Nigeria Protectorate and Southern Nigeria Protectorate were established by Britain in _____
A) 1914
B) 1900
C) 1910
D) 1890
E) 1885
  • 19. The amalgamation of Northern and Southern Protectorates to form Nigeria took place in______
A) 1922
B) 1910
C) 1900
D) 1906
E) 1914
  • 20. Who was responsible for the amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914?
A) Sir Richards
B) Queen Elizabeth
C) Sir Macpherson
D) Sir Clifford
E) Lord Lugard
  • 21. The British used two main systems of administration in Nigeria. One of them was _______
A) Republican rule
B) Parliamentary rule
C) Federal rule
D) Direct rule
E) Central rule
  • 22. Direct rule was practiced mainly in ______
A) Western Nigeria
B) Northern Nigeria
C) Southern Nigeria
D) Central Nigeria
E) Eastern Nigeria
  • 23. One impact of British rule in Nigeria was the introduction of ______
A) Traditional religion only
B) Islamic Law only
C) Western Education, Christianity and new cultural practices
D) Trans-Saharan Trade
E) Igbo Ukwu civilization
  • 24. Under indirect rule, the British governed through _____
A) Military governors
B) Elected representatives
C) British officials only
D) Existing traditional rulers like Emirs and Chiefs
E) Missionaries
  • 25. One advantage of indirect rule was that it was ______
A) Opposed by traditional rulers
B) Cheaper and easier to manage
C) More expensive to run
D) Practiced in Southern Nigeria only
E) Ignored local customs
  • 26. Who represented the British Crown and was the highest authority in the colonial government?
A) Legislative Council
B) Emir
C) Governor-General
D) Executive Council
E) Native Authority
  • 27. The council that assisted the Governor in administration was called _____
A) Legislative council
B) Executive council
C) Native authority
D) Traditional council
E) Judicial council
  • 28. The council responsible for making laws for the colony was _________
A) Native authority
B) Judicial council
C) Executive council
D) Traditional council
E) Legislative council
  • 29. One of the objectives of colonial administration was to______
A) Stop all trade
B) Promote Nigerian culture only
C) Exploit Nigeria's natural resources for Britain's benefit
D) Grant immediate independence
E) Abolish traditional rulers
  • 30. Which of these is NOT an objective of colonial administration?
A) To spread Western Education and Christianity
B) To maintain law and order
C) To make Nigeria completely independent
D) To exploit Nigeria's natural resources
E) To promote British trade and culture
  • 31. A positive effect of colonial administration was________
A) Exploitation of Nigeria's resources
B) Creation of ethnic divisions
C) Economic dependence on Britain
D) Introduction of Western Education and modern infrastructure
E) Loss of traditional authority
  • 32. A negative effect of colonial administration was _____
A) Introduction of Western Education
B) Development of transportation
C) Loss of traditional authority and culture
D) Establishment of government instiutions
E) Modern communication systems
  • 33. Colonial rule refers to a system where ______
A) A powerful country takes control over another politically, economically and socially
B) A country governs itself
C) Trade is done equally between nations
D) Traditional rulers govern without interference
E) People migrate freely
  • 34. Which of these is a reason for resistance to Colonial rule?
A) Provision of western education
B) Introduction of Christianity
C) Promotion of trade
D) Development of infrastruture
E) Loss of independence and freedom
  • 35. Boycott of foreign goods, refusal to pay taxes and civil disobedience are examples of _____
A) Armed resistance
B) Diplomatic resistance
C) Active resistance
D) Military resistance
E) Passive (Non-violent) Resistance
  • 36. Armed rebellions, wars and military uprisings are examples of ______
A) Diplomatic negotiations
B) Passive resistance
C) Active (violent) resistance
D) Strike
E) Petition
  • 37. How does sports promote National Unity in Nigeria?
A) By making everyone cheer for the same team and wear green-white green
B) By dividing people along tribal lines
C) By making people support different teams
D) By stopping international competition
E) By focusing only on region
  • 38. Cultural tourism is best described as _____
A) Going on pilgrimage only
B) Moving abroad for work
C) Travelling to visit places to learn about history, tradition, art, music, food and way of life
D) Travelling for medical treatment
E) Travelling to play sports in other countries
  • 39. Which of these is an example of Nigerian cultural heritage?
A) Benin bronxe works and Osun Osogbo festival
B) World Bank
C) Olympic Games
D) Premier League
E) United Nations
  • 40. One reason why tourism development matters to Nigeria is _____
A) It creates division among tribes
B) Tourists spend money on hotels, transport, food and crafts which creates jobs
C) It stops local festivals
D) It discourages cultural preservation
E) It makes Nigerians forget their culture
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