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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) Nigeria
B) South Africa
C) Ghana
D) Egypt
  • 2. What is rural - urban migration?
A) 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.
B) Migration of animals from forests to cities.
C) Relocation of industries from rural areas to coastal regions.
D) Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for leisure.
  • 3. What is rural - rural migration?
A) Relocation of people from rural areas to foreign countries.
B) Movement of people from rural areas to urban cities.
C) Movement of people from one rural area to another, often in search of better farming land, pasture, or other economic opportunities.
D) Migration of people from one urban area to another urban area.
  • 4. What is urban - urban migration?
A) Movement of people from one urban area to another, often in search of better job opportunities, improved living standards, or a change of environment.
B) Migration of people from rural areas to urban areas for jobs.
C) Relocation of people from cities to foreign countries for tourism.
D) Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for farming
  • 5. What is diaspora migration?
A) Relocation of companies from one country to another.
B) Migration of animals from one habitat to another
C) Movement of people within a country from rural to urban areas
D) Movement of a person to another country in search of better opportunities.
  • 6. What is climate induced migration?
A) Relocation of people from one city to another for education
B) 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.
C) People moving to cities for better job opportunities and lifestyle.
D) Migration due to war or conflict over resources.
  • 7. What is irregular migration?
A) ‎‎- Movement of goods and services across international borders
B) ‎- Migration of people through official channels with proper documentation
C) - Relocation of people within a country from one city to another
D) - Migration that is often driven by poverty, unemployment and lack of prospects.
  • 8. What is refugee migration?
A) Migration of people due to natural disasters like earthquakes
B) Relocation of people from one city to another within the same country
C) It is when a country hosts refugees from other countries.
D) People moving to another country for economic opportunities
  • 9. Which of these are among the key drivers of migration?
A) Proximity to entertainment and leisure activities
B) Availability of luxury goods and services
C) Economic factors
D) Access to advanced gaming facilities
  • 10. Another key driver of migration is _____
A) Favorite food options
B) Popular music genres
C) Fashion trends
D) Security concerns
  • 11. One of these is a key driver of migration. Which is it?
A) Genetic predisposition to migration
B) Planetary alignment
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 exchange of American crops for African minerals
C) The sale of Australian livestock to South American markets
D) The trade of European textiles for Asian spices
  • 13. Which of these is among the key features of the Trans-Saharan Trade?
A) The main commodities traded were precious stones and spices
B) Goods traded
C) The trade was primarily conducted by sea routes
D) The trade was controlled by European colonial powers
  • 14. Pick one key feature of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
A) Goods were transported using hot air balloons
B) Major trading centers
C) ‎ The use of camels was minimal and mostly symbolic
D) Trade routes were mainly established in the 20th century
  • 15. Pick one impact of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
A) Decline of West African empires
B) No significant cultural exchange between traders
C) Isolation of North African societies
D) Economic growth
  • 16. Which of these is among the impacts of the Trans-Saharan Trade?
A) The trade was primarily conducted by maritime routes across the Mediterranean Sea
B) The Trans-Saharan Trade was a short-distance trade that didn't involve crossing the Sahara Desert
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 15th century
B) In the 16th century
C) In the 12th 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) European traders preferred to trade with Asian empires
B) The rise of European maritime trade routes reduced the importance of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
C) ‎The discovery of a land route through the Arctic Circle reduced demand for Trans-Saharan goods
D) Global shortage of camels
  • 19. In what year did Britain formally take over the territories that later became Nigeria?
A) 1960
B) 1999
C) 1945
D) 1900
  • 20. In what year did Lord Lugard unite the southern and northern protectorates to form modern Nigeria?
A) 1990
B) 1960
C) 1914
D) 1915
  • 21. Does migration affect a country negatively or positively?
A) Migration usually has both positive and negative effects on a country.
B) I don't know.
C) Positively
D) Negatively
  • 22. Which systems of administration did the British use to rule Nigeria?
A) Direct rule only.
B) Direct rule and Indirect rule.
C) Indirect rule only
D) Monarchy
  • 23. What is direct rule?
A) When a Queen rules over the people
B) When a King rules over the people
C) When a colonial power directly governs a territory, making laws and decisions without local input.
D) When a colonial power allows local leaders to govern a territory with full autonomy.
  • 24. What is indirect rule?
A) When a King's sister rules on his behalf.
B) A system where colonial powers govern through local leaders, using existing power structures.
C) When a Queen's brother rules on her behalf.
D) When a colonial power removes local leaders and governs directly with no local input.
  • 25. During the colonial administration, who in what position represented the British crown and was the highest authority?
A) Governor - General
B) Prime Minister
C) Personal assistant to the Queen
D) President
  • 26. The Governor - General was assisted by__________ in administration?
A) Secretaries
B) Executive Council
C) Police men.
D) Lawyers
  • 27. What part of the colonial administration made laws for the colony?
A) The legislative council
B) The executive council
C) The native authority
D) The judicial Council
  • 28. Identify one of the objectives of the colonial administration from the options below.
A) Establishing democratic governments
B) Protecting human rights
C) To maintain law and order.
D) Promoting local industries
  • 29. Another objective of the colonial administration was ____________
A) To watch and study Nigerian culture
B) To promote British trade and culture.
C) To learn local languages
D) To build pyramids
  • 30. Which of these is among the objectives of the colonial administration?
A) Empowering indigenous populations
B) To spread western education and Christianity
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) 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) Total independence of colonies
B) Eradication of slavery
C) Widespread industrialization
D) Establishment of modern government institutions
  • 33. Identify one of the positive objectives of the colonial administration.
A) Equal economic opportunities
B) Universal education
C) Development of transportation and communication systems
D) Cultural assimilation of colonizers
  • 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) Enhanced social cohesion
B) Low development of local infrastructure
C) Loss of traditional authority and culture.
D) Strengthening of traditional institutions
  • 36. Identify the negative effects of the colonial administration from the options below.
A) Creation of regional and ethnic divisions
B) Growth of local economies
C) Reduction in ethnic conflicts
D) Environmental conservation
  • 37. What are some of the factors that led to the end of the colonial rule?
A) Growing nationalist movements
B) Development of colonial infrastructure
C) Volcanic eruptions
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) Racism
C) Lack of unity
D) Increased colonial investment
  • 39. What are the two predominant religions in Nigeria?
A) Hinduism and Buddhism
B) Traditional religion and Atheism
C) Islam and Christianity
D) Sikhism and Jainism
  • 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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