PES JS2 Nigerian History (Obj) 3rd Term Exam 2025-2026
  • 1. Migration patterns in Nigeria are broadly categorized into ____
A) North and South migrations
B) Internal and international migrations
C) Legal and illegal migrations
D) Rural and urban migrations
E) Economic and political migrations
  • 2. Rural-urban migration in Nigeria is mainly driven by _____
A) The pursuit of better economic opportunities, education and living standards
B) Agricultural activities
C) Religious conflicts
D) Climate change and flooding
E) Government policies
  • 3. Which of these is NOT mentioned as a popular destination for rural-urban migrants in Nigeria?
A) Port Harcourt
B) Abuja
C) Lagos
D) Kano
E) All of the above mentioned
  • 4. Climate-induced migration in Nigeria as of 2021 affected approximately ______
A) 50,000 people
B) 10,000 people
C) 24,000 people
D) 100,000 people
E) 15,000 people
  • 5. Remittances from the Nigerian diaspora reached what amount in 2018?
A) $10.2 Billion
B) $30.1 Billion
C) $20.0 Billion
D) $15.5 Billion
E) $24.3 Billion
  • 6. Nigeria's urban population grew from 28% in 1990 to _____
A) 70% in 2020
B) 40% in 2010
C) Over 50% in 2020
D) 80% in 2020
E) 60% in 2020
  • 7. The Trans-Saharan Trade flourished from _______
A) 5th century to 16th century
B) 1st century to 10th century
C) 8th century to 18th century
D) 3rd century to 12th century
E) 10th century to 19th century
  • 8. Which of these was NOT a major trading centre during the Trans-Saharan Trade?
A) Gao
B) Timbuktu
C) All of the above were major centres
D) Lagos
E) Jenne
  • 9. The one major reason for the decline of the Trans-Saharan Trade in the 16th century was ______
A) Lack of goods to trade
B) The rise of European maritime trade
C) Natural disasters in the Sahara
D) The spread of Christianity
E) The end of camel caravans
  • 10. The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade is also known as _____
A) Coastal trade
B) Sahara trade
C) Circular trade
D) Triangular trade
E) Bilateral trade
  • 11. During the "Middle Passage", enslaved Africans were transported ________
A) Within West Africa
B) Across the Sahara Desert
C) Across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas
D) From Americas to Africa
E) From Europe to Africa
  • 12. One major legacy of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade was ______
A) Immediate industrialization of Africa
B) The development of systemic racism and social injustices
C) The end of all European trade
D) The unification of African Kingdoms
E) The spread of Islam
  • 13. The Trans-Atlantic slave trade was eventually abolished in the _______
A) 20th century
B) 18th century
C) 17th century
D) 19th century
E) 16th century
  • 14. Early European contact with Nigeria in the 15th century was mainly by the ________
A) Portuguese
B) Germans
C) British
D) French
E) Dutch
  • 15. British penetration into Nigeria began in earnest in ______
A) Early 20th century
B) Late 19th century
C) Early 15th century
D) Late 18th century
E) Early 19th century
  • 16. The Berlin conference that led to the partitioning of Africa took place between ________
A) 1884-1885
B) 1880-1883
C) 1900-1905
D) 1870-1875
E) 1890-1895
  • 17. Which company played a significant role in establishing British influence in Nigeria?
A) United Africa Company
B) British West Company
C) East India Company
D) Lagos Trading Company
E) Royal Niger Company
  • 18. The Northern Nigeria Protectorate and Southern Nigeria Protectorate were established by Britain in _____
A) 1910
B) 1914
C) 1885
D) 1890
E) 1900
  • 19. The amalgamation of Northern and Southern Protectorates to form Nigeria took place in______
A) 1910
B) 1922
C) 1914
D) 1906
E) 1900
  • 20. Who was responsible for the amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914?
A) Queen Elizabeth
B) Sir Clifford
C) Lord Lugard
D) Sir Richards
E) Sir Macpherson
  • 21. The British used two main systems of administration in Nigeria. One of them was _______
A) Federal rule
B) Central rule
C) Direct rule
D) Parliamentary rule
E) Republican rule
  • 22. Direct rule was practiced mainly in ______
A) Eastern Nigeria
B) Western Nigeria
C) Central Nigeria
D) Southern Nigeria
E) Northern Nigeria
  • 23. One impact of British rule in Nigeria was the introduction of ______
A) Western Education, Christianity and new cultural practices
B) Traditional religion only
C) Igbo Ukwu civilization
D) Islamic Law only
E) Trans-Saharan Trade
  • 24. Under indirect rule, the British governed through _____
A) Elected representatives
B) Missionaries
C) Military governors
D) Existing traditional rulers like Emirs and Chiefs
E) British officials only
  • 25. One advantage of indirect rule was that it was ______
A) Cheaper and easier to manage
B) Opposed by traditional rulers
C) Ignored local customs
D) More expensive to run
E) Practiced in Southern Nigeria only
  • 26. Who represented the British Crown and was the highest authority in the colonial government?
A) Governor-General
B) Legislative Council
C) Native Authority
D) Emir
E) Executive Council
  • 27. The council that assisted the Governor in administration was called _____
A) Executive council
B) Legislative council
C) Native authority
D) Traditional council
E) Judicial council
  • 28. The council responsible for making laws for the colony was _________
A) Judicial council
B) Native authority
C) Executive council
D) Traditional council
E) Legislative council
  • 29. One of the objectives of colonial administration was to______
A) Exploit Nigeria's natural resources for Britain's benefit
B) Promote Nigerian culture only
C) Abolish traditional rulers
D) Stop all trade
E) Grant immediate independence
  • 30. Which of these is NOT an objective of colonial administration?
A) To promote British trade and culture
B) To spread Western Education and Christianity
C) To maintain law and order
D) To exploit Nigeria's natural resources
E) To make Nigeria completely independent
  • 31. A positive effect of colonial administration was________
A) Economic dependence on Britain
B) Exploitation of Nigeria's resources
C) Introduction of Western Education and modern infrastructure
D) Loss of traditional authority
E) Creation of ethnic divisions
  • 32. A negative effect of colonial administration was _____
A) Modern communication systems
B) Loss of traditional authority and culture
C) Introduction of Western Education
D) Establishment of government instiutions
E) Development of transportation
  • 33. Colonial rule refers to a system where ______
A) A powerful country takes control over another politically, economically and socially
B) Trade is done equally between nations
C) People migrate freely
D) Traditional rulers govern without interference
E) A country governs itself
  • 34. Which of these is a reason for resistance to Colonial rule?
A) Development of infrastruture
B) Provision of western education
C) Loss of independence and freedom
D) Promotion of trade
E) Introduction of Christianity
  • 35. Boycott of foreign goods, refusal to pay taxes and civil disobedience are examples of _____
A) Armed resistance
B) Diplomatic resistance
C) Active resistance
D) Passive (Non-violent) Resistance
E) Military resistance
  • 36. Armed rebellions, wars and military uprisings are examples of ______
A) Petition
B) Strike
C) Active (violent) resistance
D) Diplomatic negotiations
E) Passive resistance
  • 37. How does sports promote National Unity in Nigeria?
A) By making everyone cheer for the same team and wear green-white green
B) By dividing people along tribal lines
C) By stopping international competition
D) By focusing only on region
E) By making people support different teams
  • 38. Cultural tourism is best described as _____
A) Travelling for medical treatment
B) Travelling to play sports in other countries
C) Moving abroad for work
D) Travelling to visit places to learn about history, tradition, art, music, food and way of life
E) Going on pilgrimage only
  • 39. Which of these is an example of Nigerian cultural heritage?
A) World Bank
B) Olympic Games
C) United Nations
D) Premier League
E) Benin bronxe works and Osun Osogbo festival
  • 40. One reason why tourism development matters to Nigeria is _____
A) Tourists spend money on hotels, transport, food and crafts which creates jobs
B) It makes Nigerians forget their culture
C) It stops local festivals
D) It discourages cultural preservation
E) It creates division among tribes
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