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PES JS 2 Nigerian History Exam Term 1 2025-2026
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  • 1. Which African country has the largest population of people??
A) Egypt
B) Nigeria
C) South Africa
D) Ghana
  • 2. What is rural - urban migration?
A) Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for leisure.
B) Relocation of industries from rural areas to coastal regions.
C) Migration of animals from forests to cities.
D) 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.
  • 3. What is rural - rural migration?
A) Movement of people from rural areas to urban cities.
B) Movement of people from one rural area to another, often in search of better farming land, pasture, or other economic opportunities.
C) Migration of people from one urban area to another urban area.
D) Relocation of people from rural areas to foreign countries.
  • 4. What is urban - urban migration?
A) Movement of people from one urban area to another, often in search of better job opportunities, improved living standards, or a change of environment.
B) Migration of people from rural areas to urban areas for jobs.
C) Relocation of people from cities to foreign countries for tourism.
D) Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for farming
  • 5. What is diaspora migration?
A) Movement of people within a country from rural to urban areas
B) Relocation of companies from one country to another.
C) Movement of a person to another country in search of better opportunities.
D) Migration of animals from one habitat to another
  • 6. What is climate induced migration?
A) People moving to cities for better job opportunities and lifestyle.
B) Migration due to war or conflict over resources.
C) 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.
D) Relocation of people from one city to another for education
  • 7. What is irregular migration?
A) ‎‎- Movement of goods and services across international borders
B) - Migration that is often driven by poverty, unemployment and lack of prospects.
C) ‎- Migration of people through official channels with proper documentation
D) - Relocation of people within a country from one city to another
  • 8. What is refugee migration?
A) It is when a country hosts refugees from other countries.
B) Relocation of people from one city to another within the same country
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) Access to advanced gaming facilities
B) Economic factors
C) Availability of luxury goods and services
D) Proximity to entertainment and leisure activities
  • 10. Another key driver of migration is _____
A) Fashion trends
B) Favorite food options
C) Popular music genres
D) Security concerns
  • 11. One of these is a key driver of migration. Which is it?
A) Environmental factors
B) Genetic predisposition to migration
C) Planetary alignment
D) Supernatural forces
  • 12. Briefly discuss the trans - saharan trade.
A) A network of trade routes that connected West Africa to the Mediterranean region.
B) The sale of Australian livestock to South American markets
C) The trade of European textiles for Asian spices
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 primarily conducted by sea routes
B) Goods traded
C) The trade was controlled by European colonial powers
D) The main commodities traded were precious stones and spices
  • 14. Pick one key feature of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
A) Major trading centers
B) Goods were transported using hot air balloons
C) Trade routes were mainly established in the 20th century
D) ‎ The use of camels was minimal and mostly symbolic
  • 15. Pick one impact of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
A) Decline of West African empires
B) No significant cultural exchange between traders
C) Isolation of North African societies
D) Economic growth
  • 16. Which of these is among the impacts of the Trans-Saharan Trade?
A) The Trans-Saharan Trade was a short-distance trade that didn't involve crossing the Sahara Desert
B) The trade was primarily conducted by maritime routes across the Mediterranean Sea
C) The main commodities traded were silk and tea
D) Spread of Islam*: The trade also facilitated the spread of Islam in West Africa.
  • 17. During what time frame did the Trans-Saharan Trade experience a decline?
A) In the 15th century
B) In the 16th century
C) In the 14th century
D) In the 12th 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) Global shortage of camels
D) The rise of European maritime trade routes reduced the importance of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
  • 19. In what year did Britain formally take over the territories that later became Nigeria?
A) 1900
B) 1999
C) 1960
D) 1945
  • 20. In what year did Lord Lugard unite the southern and northern protectorates to form modern Nigeria?
A) 1990
B) 1960
C) 1914
D) 1915
  • 21. Does migration affect a country negatively or positively?
A) I don't know.
B) Migration usually has both positive and negative effects on a country.
C) Positively
D) Negatively
  • 22. Which systems of administration did the British use to rule Nigeria?
A) Direct rule and Indirect rule.
B) Direct rule only.
C) Indirect rule only
D) Monarchy
  • 23. What is direct rule?
A) When a colonial power directly governs a territory, making laws and decisions without local input.
B) When a Queen rules over the people
C) When a colonial power allows local leaders to govern a territory with full autonomy.
D) When a King rules over the people
  • 24. What is indirect rule?
A) When a Queen's brother rules on her behalf.
B) When a King's sister rules on his behalf.
C) A system where colonial powers govern through local leaders, using existing power structures.
D) When a colonial power removes local leaders and governs directly with no local input.
  • 25. During the colonial administration, who in what position represented the British crown and was the highest authority?
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Personal assistant to the Queen
D) Governor - General
  • 26. The Governor - General was assisted by__________ in administration?
A) Secretaries
B) Executive Council
C) Lawyers
D) Police men.
  • 27. What part of the colonial administration made laws for the colony?
A) The legislative council
B) The judicial Council
C) The executive council
D) The native authority
  • 28. Identify one of the objectives of the colonial administration from the options below.
A) Establishing democratic governments
B) Protecting human rights
C) To maintain law and order.
D) Promoting local industries
  • 29. Another objective of the colonial administration was ____________
A) To build pyramids
B) To promote British trade and culture.
C) To watch and study Nigerian culture
D) To learn local languages
  • 30. Which of these is among the objectives of the colonial administration?
A) Empowering indigenous populations
B) Fostering inter-tribal conflicts
C) To spread western education and Christianity
D) Exploiting natural resources for local development
  • 31. Which of these is among the positive effects of the colonial administration?
A) Introduction of western education and modern infrastructure.
B) Enhanced traditional governance structures
C) Increased food production
D) Improved healthcare systems
  • 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) Equal economic opportunities
C) Cultural assimilation of colonizers
D) Development of transportation and communication systems
  • 34. Which of these is among the negative effects of the colonial administration?
A) Exploitation of Nigerian resources
B) Improved living standards
C) Increased economic independence
D) Preservation of cultural heritage
  • 35. Another negative effect of the colonial administration is_________
A) Loss of traditional authority and culture.
B) Strengthening of traditional institutions
C) Low development of local infrastructure
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) Growing nationalist movements
B) Volcanic eruptions
C) Mass migration of colonizers
D) Development of colonial infrastructure
  • 38. Another factor that led to the end of colonial rule is ________
A) Protests and desire for self government.
B) Racism
C) Increased colonial investment
D) Lack of unity
  • 39. What are the two predominant religions in Nigeria?
A) Islam and Christianity
B) Traditional religion and Atheism
C) Hinduism and Buddhism
D) Sikhism and Jainism
  • 40. Do you believe History is relevant for patriotic citizens?
A) I don't know
B) Sometimes
C) Yes
D) No
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