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