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