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