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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) Ghana
C) South Africa
D) Nigeria
  • 2. What is rural - urban migration?
A) Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for leisure.
B) Migration of animals from forests to cities.
C) Relocation of industries from rural areas to coastal regions.
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 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) Migration of people from rural areas to urban areas for jobs.
B) Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for farming
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 people within a country from rural to urban areas
C) Movement of a person to another country in search of better opportunities.
D) Relocation of companies from one country 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) Relocation of people from one city to another for education
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 that is often driven by poverty, unemployment and lack of prospects.
B) ‎‎- Movement of goods and services across international borders
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) Relocation of people from one city to another within the same country
B) People moving to another country for economic opportunities
C) It is when a country hosts refugees from other countries.
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) Access to advanced gaming facilities
C) Availability of luxury goods and services
D) Economic factors
  • 10. Another key driver of migration is _____
A) Security concerns
B) Popular music genres
C) Fashion trends
D) Favorite food options
  • 11. One of these is a key driver of migration. Which is it?
A) Planetary alignment
B) Genetic predisposition to migration
C) Environmental factors
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 main commodities traded were precious stones and spices
D) The trade was controlled by European colonial powers
  • 14. Pick one key feature of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
A) ‎ The use of camels was minimal and mostly symbolic
B) Goods were transported using hot air balloons
C) Major trading centers
D) Trade routes were mainly established in the 20th century
  • 15. Pick one impact of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
A) Economic growth
B) No significant cultural exchange between traders
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 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 main commodities traded were silk and tea
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 14th century
C) In the 16th 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) 1960
B) 1945
C) 1900
D) 1999
  • 20. In what year did Lord Lugard unite the southern and northern protectorates to form modern Nigeria?
A) 1990
B) 1914
C) 1960
D) 1915
  • 21. Does migration affect a country negatively or positively?
A) Positively
B) I don't know.
C) Migration usually has both positive and negative effects on a country.
D) Negatively
  • 22. Which systems of administration did the British use to rule Nigeria?
A) Direct rule and Indirect rule.
B) Indirect rule only
C) Monarchy
D) Direct rule only.
  • 23. What is direct rule?
A) When a colonial power directly governs a territory, making laws and decisions without local input.
B) When a King rules over the people
C) When a colonial power allows local leaders to govern a territory with full autonomy.
D) When a Queen rules over the people
  • 24. What is indirect rule?
A) A system where colonial powers govern through local leaders, using existing power structures.
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) When a King's sister rules on his behalf.
  • 25. During the colonial administration, who in what position represented the British crown and was the highest authority?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Governor - General
D) Personal assistant to the Queen
  • 26. The Governor - General was assisted by__________ in administration?
A) Police men.
B) Secretaries
C) Lawyers
D) Executive Council
  • 27. What part of the colonial administration made laws for the colony?
A) The native authority
B) The judicial Council
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) Establishing democratic governments
C) Protecting human rights
D) To maintain law and order.
  • 29. Another objective of the colonial administration was ____________
A) To learn local languages
B) To promote British trade and culture.
C) To build pyramids
D) To watch and study Nigerian culture
  • 30. Which of these is among the objectives of the colonial administration?
A) To spread western education and Christianity
B) Empowering indigenous populations
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) 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) Universal education
B) Development of transportation and communication systems
C) Cultural assimilation of colonizers
D) Equal economic opportunities
  • 34. Which of these is among the negative effects of the colonial administration?
A) Preservation of cultural heritage
B) Exploitation of Nigerian resources
C) Increased economic independence
D) Improved living standards
  • 35. Another negative effect of the colonial administration is_________
A) Low development of local infrastructure
B) Loss of traditional authority and culture.
C) Strengthening of traditional institutions
D) Enhanced social cohesion
  • 36. Identify the negative effects of the colonial administration from the options below.
A) Growth of local economies
B) Reduction in ethnic conflicts
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) Development of colonial infrastructure
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) Racism
D) Lack of unity
  • 39. What are the two predominant religions in Nigeria?
A) Islam and Christianity
B) Traditional religion and Atheism
C) Sikhism and Jainism
D) Hinduism and Buddhism
  • 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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