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