Post-UTME History Past Questions

Islam was introduced in Northern Nigeria

1. a.before the 13th century
2. b.in the 17th century
3. c.in the 19th century
4. d.in the 18th century

The concept of Indirect Rule in Nigeria is usually associated with

1. a.Sir George T. Goldie
2. b.Claude Macdonald
3. c.Lord Lugard
4. d.Consul Philip

The Lagos Colony and the Southern Protectorate of Nigeria were joined in the year

1. a.1904
2. b.1906
3. c.1910
4. d.1914

The Committee that recommended Abuja as the New Federal Capital was headed by

1. a.Graham Douglas
2. b.Mamman Nasir
3. c.Rotimi Williams
4. d.Akinola Aguda

In the Oyo traditional political system, the Alaafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known

1. a.Ogbon
2. b.Oyo Mesi
3. c.Baale
4. d.Ohanaeze

Galadima in the emirate refers to

1. a.a village head
2. b.the office in charge of the army
3. c.the administrator of the capital city
4. d.a judge

Which of the following was the last to win Independence from colonial rule?

1. a.Cote d I oi e
2. b.Algeria
3. c.Tanzania
4. d.Angola

Which of the following made the earliest contact with the Nigerian societies?

1. a.The Portuguese
2. b.The Germans
3. c.The British
4. d.The French