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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) Ghana
B) Egypt
C) Nigeria
D) South Africa
  • 2. What is rural - urban migration?
A) Relocation of industries from rural areas to coastal regions.
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) Migration of animals from forests to cities.
  • 3. What is rural - rural migration?
A) Migration of people from one urban area to another urban area.
B) Movement of people from rural areas to urban cities.
C) Relocation of people from rural areas to foreign countries.
D) Movement of people from one rural area to another, often in search of better farming land, pasture, or other economic opportunities.
  • 4. What is urban - urban migration?
A) Migration of people from rural areas to urban areas for jobs.
B) Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for farming
C) Movement of people from one urban area to another, often in search of better job opportunities, improved living standards, or a change of environment.
D) Relocation of people from cities to foreign countries for tourism.
  • 5. What is diaspora migration?
A) Movement of a person to another country in search of better opportunities.
B) Relocation of companies from one country to another.
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) 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) - 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) 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) Economic factors
C) Availability of luxury goods and services
D) Access to advanced gaming facilities
  • 10. Another key driver of migration is _____
A) Security concerns
B) Fashion trends
C) Popular music genres
D) Favorite food options
  • 11. One of these is a key driver of migration. Which is it?
A) Genetic predisposition to migration
B) Planetary alignment
C) Supernatural forces
D) Environmental factors
  • 12. Briefly discuss the trans - saharan trade.
A) A network of trade routes that connected West Africa to the Mediterranean region.
B) The trade of European textiles for Asian spices
C) The sale of Australian livestock to South American markets
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) Goods traded
C) The trade was primarily conducted by sea routes
D) The trade was controlled by European colonial powers
  • 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) No significant cultural exchange between traders
B) Economic growth
C) Isolation of North African societies
D) Decline of West African empires
  • 16. Which of these is among the impacts of the Trans-Saharan Trade?
A) The trade was primarily conducted by maritime routes across the Mediterranean Sea
B) Spread of Islam*: The trade also facilitated the spread of Islam in West Africa.
C) The main commodities traded were silk and tea
D) The Trans-Saharan Trade was a short-distance trade that didn't involve crossing the Sahara Desert
  • 17. During what time frame did the Trans-Saharan Trade experience a decline?
A) In the 16th century
B) In the 14th century
C) In the 12th 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) European traders preferred to trade with Asian empires
C) The rise of European maritime trade routes reduced the importance of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
D) ‎The discovery of a land route through the Arctic Circle reduced demand for Trans-Saharan goods
  • 19. In what year did Britain formally take over the territories that later became Nigeria?
A) 1960
B) 1945
C) 1999
D) 1900
  • 20. In what year did Lord Lugard unite the southern and northern protectorates to form modern Nigeria?
A) 1960
B) 1914
C) 1990
D) 1915
  • 21. Does migration affect a country negatively or positively?
A) Positively
B) Migration usually has both positive and negative effects on a country.
C) I don't know.
D) Negatively
  • 22. Which systems of administration did the British use to rule Nigeria?
A) Direct rule only.
B) Indirect rule only
C) Direct rule and Indirect rule.
D) Monarchy
  • 23. What is direct rule?
A) When a Queen rules over the people
B) When a colonial power directly governs a territory, making laws and decisions without local input.
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 King's sister rules on his behalf.
B) When a colonial power removes local leaders and governs directly with no local input.
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) President
B) Governor - General
C) Prime Minister
D) Personal assistant to the Queen
  • 26. The Governor - General was assisted by__________ in administration?
A) Lawyers
B) Police men.
C) Secretaries
D) Executive Council
  • 27. What part of the colonial administration made laws for the colony?
A) The legislative council
B) The native authority
C) The executive council
D) The judicial Council
  • 28. Identify one of the objectives of the colonial administration from the options below.
A) To maintain law and order.
B) Promoting local industries
C) Protecting human rights
D) Establishing democratic governments
  • 29. Another objective of the colonial administration was ____________
A) To watch and study Nigerian culture
B) To promote British trade and culture.
C) To build pyramids
D) To learn local languages
  • 30. Which of these is among the objectives of the colonial administration?
A) Fostering inter-tribal conflicts
B) Empowering indigenous populations
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) Improved healthcare systems
D) Increased food production
  • 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) Equal economic opportunities
B) Development of transportation and communication systems
C) Universal education
D) Cultural assimilation of colonizers
  • 34. Which of these is among the negative effects of the colonial administration?
A) Exploitation of Nigerian resources
B) Improved living standards
C) Preservation of cultural heritage
D) Increased economic independence
  • 35. Another negative effect of the colonial administration is_________
A) Enhanced social cohesion
B) Low development of local infrastructure
C) Loss of traditional authority and culture.
D) Strengthening of traditional institutions
  • 36. Identify the negative effects of the colonial administration from the options below.
A) Growth of local economies
B) Creation of regional and ethnic divisions
C) Environmental conservation
D) Reduction in ethnic conflicts
  • 37. What are some of the factors that led to the end of the colonial rule?
A) Development of colonial infrastructure
B) Volcanic eruptions
C) Mass migration of colonizers
D) Growing nationalist movements
  • 38. Another factor that led to the end of colonial rule is ________
A) Protests and desire for self government.
B) Increased colonial investment
C) Lack of unity
D) Racism
  • 39. What are the two predominant religions in Nigeria?
A) Traditional religion and Atheism
B) Hinduism and Buddhism
C) Sikhism and Jainism
D) Islam and Christianity
  • 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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