History wk 6 yr 9

When did the British sign the Treaty of Cession with Oba Dosunmu?

• 1897

• 1861

• 1914

• 1841

What was the main method the British used to take over Lagos?

• Bribery

• Warfare

• Forced treaty

• Election

Who was the ruler of Benin when the British invaded in 1897?

• Oba Akenzua

• Oba Ewuare

• Oba Overamwen

• Oba Ovonramwen

The Sokoto Caliphate was conquered in which year?

• 1914

• 1861

• 1903

• 1897

What was the major reason the British colonized Nigeria?

• To help the people develop their culture

• To expand trade and economic control

• To promote democracy

• To protect Nigerian rulers

Which of the following was NOT an impact of British rule in Nigeria?

• Western education was introduced

• Traditional rulers gained more power

• Cash crop farming was encouraged

• Nigeria was amalgamated

What happened to Oba Overamwen after the British invasion?

• He was killed in battle

• He was exiled

• He became a British governor

• He signed a new treaty

The British used military force mainly because:

• Nigerian rulers invited them

• Some rulers resisted their control

• The British needed more land

• The British wanted to practice warfare

The amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria took place in:

• 1900

• 1897

• 1914

• 1861

Which of these was NOT a British tactic for conquering Nigeria?

• Signing treaties

• Using force

• Organizing free elections

• Controlling trade