History 1

The savannah region of Nigeria is
characterized by

• sparse vegetation

• high population density

• abundant resources

• large bodies of water.

A major economic activity among the Nupe was

• horse breeding

• leather work

• canoe-building

• cattle rearing.

The main features of the economy of the forest zone of Nigeria in the eighteenth century were

• pastoral farming and fishing

• fishing and salt-making

• cotton cultivation and weaving

• cash crop production and trading.

The spread of Islam between the 11th and 14th centuries in Nigeria was largely due to

• Arab missionary activities

• the waging of jihads

• trade and commerce

• absence of any religion in the area.

A significant effect of the Christian missionary activity in Nigeria was the

• introduction of formal education

• training of nationalists

• introduction of new crops

• abolition of the slave trade.

An outstanding reason for the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade was

• industrial revolution

• nationalist agitation

• legitimate trade

• railway construction.

A major factor that led to the success of the Sokoto jihad was

• military assistance from Borno

• lack of unity among the Hausa states

• the use of fire-arms by the jihadists

• periodic divine interventions.

Which of the following was a part of the Sokoto Caliphate?

• Kukawa.

• Yauri.

• Biu.

• Lokoja.

The legendary founder of the Kanuri was

• Ali Ghaji

• Idris b. Ali Katagarmabe

• Idris Alooma

• Sayf b. dhi Yazan.

The Queen mother, Magira, played a prominent role in the government of the

• Hausa States

• Kwararafa Kingdom

• Kanem Borno Empire

• Igala Kingdom.