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The following are the likely questions that you should expect in JAMB History 2025:
Question 1
The emergence of states in Hausaland was mainly attributed to
A) trading activities
B) wars of conquest
C) immigration of groups
D) population increase.
Question 2
In the 18th century, Zaria was under the
influence of
A) Sokoro
B) Daura
C) Kano
D) Borno
Question 3
Islam was introduced in Kano during the reign of
A) Sarkin Kano Ibrahim Dabo
B) Sarkin Kano Kanajeji
C) Sarkin Kano Muhammadu Rumfa
D) Sarkin Kano Yaji
Question 4
A major cause of depopulation in Nigeria in the 18th century was
A) the trans-Atlantic slave trade
B) the trans-Saharan trade
C) human sacrifice
D) inter-ethnic warfare.
Question 5
The Sokoto Jihad was
A) the first Islamic movement in West Africa
B) an attempt to establish Fulani dominance
C) the last of the 19th century Jihads
D) the origin of the other Jihads in West Africa.
Question 6
The women who wielded political influence in Borno were
A) Magara, Magira and Gumsu
B) Gumsu, Daurama and Magira
C) Turunku, Magara and Gumsu
D) Daurama, Turunku and Kaugama
Question 7
Which of the following pioneered Christian missionary activities in Calabar?
A) Mary Slessor
B) William Baike
C) Thomas Freeman
D) Hope Waddell
Question 8
A factor responsible for the growth of large towns among the Yoruba was the
A) absence of conflict in the area
B) concentration of Europeans in the area
C) fertile nature of the soil in the area
D) high centralisation of authority in the area.
Question 9
The greatest problem faced by the Old Oyo Empire in the early 19th century was the
A) weakening of the central authority
B) incursion of the jihadists
C) British encroachment into Yorubaland
D) dominant influence of Bashorun Gaha.
Question 10
The main cause of the decline of the Benin Kingdom in the 19th century was the
A) absence of a strong and effective army
B) bitter struggle for the throne by the ruling families
C) strained relations between Benin and Agbor
D) British abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
More JAMB History Questions
What contributed significantly to the rise of early states in Nigeria?
A. Industrial revolution
B. Arab trade routes
C. European colonization
D. Agricultural advancements
The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, is an important historical document that limited the power of which figure?
A. Kings and Monarchs
B. The Pope
C. Military Generals
D. Wealthy Merchants
Which initiative was launched by the Buhari administration to tackle corruption in Nigeria?
A. EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission)
B. Operation Python Dance
C. Operation Crocodile Smile
D. Operation Lafiya Dole
The Oyo Empire reached its peak during the reign of which Alaafin?
A. Oba Ewuare
B. Oduduwa
C. Shango
D. Abiodun
The Efik Kingdom had a highly developed system of writing known as
A. Hieroglyphics
B. Cuneiform
C. Ajami
D. Nsibidi
Muhammadu Buhari served as Nigeria’s military head of state during which period?
A. 1976-1979
B. 2007-2010
C. 1993-1998
D. 1983-1985
Who was the leader of the opposition in Nigeria during the Second Republic?
A. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
B. Shehu Shagari
C. Obafemi Awolowo
D. Ahmadu Bello
During the Great Trek, the Boers clashed with which indigenous African groups?
A. Maasai and Kikuyu
B. Zulu and Xhosa
C. San and Khoikhoi
D. Berber and Tuareg
The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced the concept of regionalism in Nigeria, dividing the country into how many regions?
A. 5
B. 4
C. 2
D. 3
What event marked the official end of apartheid in South Africa?
A. The release of Nelson Mandela from prison
B. The signing of the Freedom Charter
C. The Sharpeville Massacre
D. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings
The Rwandan genocide in 1994 resulted in the mass killing of which ethnic group?
A. Zulus
B. Tutsis
C. Hutus
D. Bantus
Which event marked the rise of Mohammed Ali to power in Egypt?
A. The French Invasion of Egypt
B. The British Occupation of Egypt
C. The Mamluk Massacre
D. The Ottoman-Saudi War
Which of the following trade commodities was highly sought after and contributed to the rise of several states in the Nigeria area up to 1800?
A. Ivory
B. Gold
C. Spices
D. Salt
The Treaty of Nanjing, signed after the First Opium War, resulted in the cession of which territory to Great Britain?
A. Macau
B. Hong Kong
C. Taiwan
D. Shanghai
The Great Walls of Kano, ancient defensive walls, were built to protect the city from potential attacks in what century?
A. 15th century
B. 12th century
C. 13th century
D. 18th century
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JAMB Government Questions And Answers 2025
JAMB Economics Questions And Answers 2025
JAMB Literature Questions And Answers 2025
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