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