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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) Nigeria
B) Egypt
C) South Africa
D) Ghana
  • 2. What is rural - urban migration?
A) Migration of animals from forests to cities.
B) Relocation of industries from rural areas to coastal regions.
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) Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for leisure.
  • 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) Relocation of people from rural areas to foreign countries.
D) Migration of people from one urban area to another urban area.
  • 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) Movement of people within a country from rural to urban areas
B) Movement of a person to another country in search of better opportunities.
C) Relocation of companies from one country to another.
D) Migration of animals from one habitat 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) 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) Migration due to war or conflict over resources.
  • 7. What is irregular migration?
A) - Relocation of people within a country from one city to another
B) ‎‎- Movement of goods and services across international borders
C) ‎- Migration of people through official channels with proper documentation
D) - Migration that is often driven by poverty, unemployment and lack of prospects.
  • 8. What is refugee migration?
A) Relocation of people from one city to another within the same country
B) It is when a country hosts refugees from other countries.
C) Migration of people due to natural disasters like earthquakes
D) People moving to another country for economic opportunities
  • 9. Which of these are among the key drivers of migration?
A) Availability of luxury goods and services
B) Economic factors
C) Proximity to entertainment and leisure activities
D) Access to advanced gaming facilities
  • 10. Another key driver of migration is _____
A) Security concerns
B) Favorite food options
C) Popular music genres
D) Fashion trends
  • 11. One of these is a key driver of migration. Which is it?
A) Planetary alignment
B) Supernatural forces
C) Environmental factors
D) Genetic predisposition to migration
  • 12. Briefly discuss the trans - saharan trade.
A) The sale of Australian livestock to South American markets
B) The trade of European textiles for Asian spices
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 trade was controlled by European colonial powers
B) The main commodities traded were precious stones and spices
C) Goods traded
D) The trade was primarily conducted by sea routes
  • 14. Pick one key feature of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
A) Major trading centers
B) ‎ The use of camels was minimal and mostly symbolic
C) Goods were transported using hot air balloons
D) Trade routes were mainly established in the 20th century
  • 15. Pick one impact of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
A) No significant cultural exchange between traders
B) Decline of West African empires
C) Economic growth
D) Isolation of North African societies
  • 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 main commodities traded were silk and tea
C) Spread of Islam*: The trade also facilitated the spread of Islam in West Africa.
D) The trade was primarily conducted by maritime routes across the Mediterranean Sea
  • 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 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) 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) The rise of European maritime trade routes reduced the importance of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
D) Global shortage of camels
  • 19. In what year did Britain formally take over the territories that later became Nigeria?
A) 1945
B) 1960
C) 1900
D) 1999
  • 20. In what year did Lord Lugard unite the southern and northern protectorates to form modern Nigeria?
A) 1960
B) 1990
C) 1914
D) 1915
  • 21. Does migration affect a country negatively or positively?
A) Migration usually has both positive and negative effects on a country.
B) Positively
C) I don't know.
D) Negatively
  • 22. Which systems of administration did the British use to rule Nigeria?
A) Monarchy
B) Direct rule and Indirect rule.
C) Indirect rule only
D) Direct rule only.
  • 23. What is direct rule?
A) When a colonial power allows local leaders to govern a territory with full autonomy.
B) When a Queen rules over the people
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 King's sister rules on his behalf.
B) When a Queen's brother rules on her behalf.
C) When a colonial power removes local leaders and governs directly with no local input.
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) Governor - General
B) President
C) Personal assistant to the Queen
D) Prime Minister
  • 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 native authority
B) The judicial Council
C) The executive council
D) The legislative council
  • 28. Identify one of the objectives of the colonial administration from the options below.
A) Protecting human rights
B) Establishing democratic governments
C) Promoting local industries
D) To maintain law and order.
  • 29. Another objective of the colonial administration was ____________
A) To promote British trade and culture.
B) To learn local languages
C) To build pyramids
D) To watch and study Nigerian culture
  • 30. Which of these is among the objectives of the colonial administration?
A) Empowering indigenous populations
B) To spread western education and Christianity
C) Exploiting natural resources for local development
D) Fostering inter-tribal conflicts
  • 31. Which of these is among the positive effects of the colonial administration?
A) Introduction of western education and modern infrastructure.
B) Increased food production
C) Enhanced traditional governance structures
D) Improved healthcare systems
  • 32. Another positive effect of the colonial administration is___________
A) Total independence of colonies
B) Establishment of modern government institutions
C) Widespread industrialization
D) Eradication of slavery
  • 33. Identify one of the positive objectives of the colonial administration.
A) Equal economic opportunities
B) Universal education
C) Development of transportation and communication systems
D) Cultural assimilation of colonizers
  • 34. Which of these is among the negative effects of the colonial administration?
A) Increased economic independence
B) Improved living standards
C) Preservation of cultural heritage
D) Exploitation of Nigerian resources
  • 35. Another negative effect of the colonial administration is_________
A) Enhanced social cohesion
B) Loss of traditional authority and culture.
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) Creation of regional and ethnic divisions
B) Reduction in ethnic conflicts
C) Growth of local economies
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) Development of colonial infrastructure
D) Growing nationalist movements
  • 38. Another factor that led to the end of colonial rule is ________
A) Lack of unity
B) Increased colonial investment
C) Protests and desire for self government.
D) Racism
  • 39. What are the two predominant religions in Nigeria?
A) Islam and Christianity
B) Hinduism and Buddhism
C) Traditional religion and Atheism
D) Sikhism and Jainism
  • 40. Do you believe History is relevant for patriotic citizens?
A) No
B) Yes
C) Sometimes
D) I don't know
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