PES JS 2 Nigerian History Exam Term 1 2025-2026
  • 1. Which African country has the largest population of people??
A) South Africa
B) Egypt
C) Nigeria
D) Ghana
  • 2. What is rural - urban migration?
A) Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for leisure.
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) Migration of animals from forests to cities.
  • 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) Relocation of people from cities to foreign countries for tourism.
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) Migration of people from rural areas to urban areas for jobs.
  • 5. What is diaspora migration?
A) Relocation of companies from one country to another.
B) Movement of people within a country from rural to urban areas
C) Migration of animals from one habitat to another
D) Movement of a person to another country in search of better opportunities.
  • 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) ‎‎- Movement of goods and services across international borders
B) - Migration that is often driven by poverty, unemployment and lack of prospects.
C) - Relocation of people within a country from one city to another
D) ‎- Migration of people through official channels with proper documentation
  • 8. What is refugee migration?
A) People moving to another country for economic opportunities
B) It is when a country hosts refugees from other countries.
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) Economic factors
B) Availability of luxury goods and services
C) Access to advanced gaming facilities
D) Proximity to entertainment and leisure activities
  • 10. Another key driver of migration is _____
A) Favorite food options
B) Popular music genres
C) Security concerns
D) Fashion trends
  • 11. One of these is a key driver of migration. Which is it?
A) Supernatural forces
B) Planetary alignment
C) Genetic predisposition to migration
D) Environmental factors
  • 12. Briefly discuss the trans - saharan trade.
A) The exchange of American crops for African minerals
B) A network of trade routes that connected West Africa to the Mediterranean region.
C) The trade of European textiles for Asian spices
D) The sale of Australian livestock to South American markets
  • 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 trade was controlled by European colonial powers
D) The main commodities traded were precious stones and spices
  • 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) Trade routes were mainly established in the 20th century
D) Goods were transported using hot air balloons
  • 15. Pick one impact of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
A) Economic growth
B) Decline of West African empires
C) No significant cultural exchange between traders
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 trade was primarily conducted by maritime routes across the Mediterranean Sea
C) The main commodities traded were silk and tea
D) Spread of Islam*: The trade also facilitated the spread of Islam in West Africa.
  • 17. During what time frame did the Trans-Saharan Trade experience a decline?
A) In the 12th century
B) In the 15th century
C) In the 16th 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) 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) 1990
B) 1914
C) 1915
D) 1960
  • 21. Does migration affect a country negatively or positively?
A) Negatively
B) Positively
C) I don't know.
D) Migration usually has both positive and negative effects on a country.
  • 22. Which systems of administration did the British use to rule Nigeria?
A) Indirect rule only
B) Direct rule and Indirect rule.
C) Direct rule only.
D) Monarchy
  • 23. What is direct rule?
A) When a colonial power directly governs a territory, making laws and decisions without local input.
B) When a colonial power allows local leaders to govern a territory with full autonomy.
C) When a Queen rules over the people
D) When a King rules over the people
  • 24. What is indirect rule?
A) When a Queen's brother rules on her behalf.
B) When a colonial power removes local leaders and governs directly with no local input.
C) When a King's sister rules on his behalf.
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) Personal assistant to the Queen
B) Governor - General
C) President
D) Prime Minister
  • 26. The Governor - General was assisted by__________ in administration?
A) Secretaries
B) Lawyers
C) Police men.
D) Executive Council
  • 27. What part of the colonial administration made laws for the colony?
A) The judicial Council
B) The legislative council
C) The native authority
D) The executive 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) Establishing democratic governments
D) Protecting human rights
  • 29. Another objective of the colonial administration was ____________
A) To promote British trade and culture.
B) To learn local languages
C) To watch and study Nigerian culture
D) To build pyramids
  • 30. Which of these is among the objectives of the colonial administration?
A) Exploiting natural resources for local development
B) Fostering inter-tribal conflicts
C) To spread western education and Christianity
D) Empowering indigenous populations
  • 31. Which of these is among the positive effects of the colonial administration?
A) Improved healthcare systems
B) Introduction of western education and modern infrastructure.
C) Increased food production
D) Enhanced traditional governance structures
  • 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) Cultural assimilation of colonizers
C) Development of transportation and communication systems
D) Equal economic opportunities
  • 34. Which of these is among the negative effects of the colonial administration?
A) Improved living standards
B) Increased economic independence
C) Exploitation of Nigerian resources
D) Preservation of cultural heritage
  • 35. Another negative effect of the colonial administration is_________
A) Low development of local infrastructure
B) Strengthening of traditional institutions
C) Loss of traditional authority and culture.
D) Enhanced social cohesion
  • 36. Identify the negative effects of the colonial administration from the options below.
A) Creation of regional and ethnic divisions
B) Environmental conservation
C) Growth of local economies
D) Reduction in ethnic conflicts
  • 37. What are some of the factors that led to the end of the colonial rule?
A) Volcanic eruptions
B) Development of colonial infrastructure
C) Growing nationalist movements
D) Mass migration of colonizers
  • 38. Another factor that led to the end of colonial rule is ________
A) Protests and desire for self government.
B) Lack of unity
C) Increased colonial investment
D) Racism
  • 39. What are the two predominant religions in Nigeria?
A) Sikhism and Jainism
B) Hinduism and Buddhism
C) Traditional religion and Atheism
D) Islam and Christianity
  • 40. Do you believe History is relevant for patriotic citizens?
A) I don't know
B) Yes
C) Sometimes
D) No
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