JOY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

(A CHRISTIAN CO-EDUCATIONAL, BOARDING SCHOOL) KM 12 KADUNA ABUJA EXPRESS WAY, KADUNA.

First Term Examination SUBJECT: HISTORY 1.------------ is the most widespread economic activity in Nigeria in the earliest times. A. Farming B. Long distance trade C. Blacksmithing D. Pottery 2. One of this has been most useful in reconstructing the Pre-literate of Nigeria A. Archaeology B. Oral tradition C. Ethnography D. Linguistics 3. The founder of the Nupe Kingdom was A. Etsu Tsoede B. Etsu Magaji C. Mallam Dendo D. Etsu Umar 4. The earliest contact of Nigeria with the outside world was through A. Conquest B. Islamic Jihad C. Christian Missionaries D. Trade relation 5. Islam was introduced in Kano during the reign of A. Mohammed Rumfa B, Sarki Yaji C. Alhaji Ado Bayero D. Ibrahim Alaghili 6. Are-Ona Kankanfo was the title given to the army commander of the A. Kanem-Borno B. Jukun C. Hausa State D. Oyo empire 7. The ruler of Borno who was first to build a hostel for Borno Pilgrims in Mecca was A. Idris Alooma B. Saif Ibn Dhi Yazan C. Dunama Dibbalemi I. D. Leo Africanus 8. The Saifawa dynasty finally came to an end during A. 1833 B. 1864 C. 1846 D. 1808 9. Usman dan Fodio was taught in Agadez by A. Jibril b. Umar B. Prophet Mohammed C. Makluf b. Ali D. Mohammed Bello

Dec. 2012 Time: 2 hour 10. Which of the following group cannot be found in the middle belt of Nigeria A. Nupe B. Idoma C. Urhobo D. Jukun 11. The geographical zone nearest to the sea in Nigeria is the A. Rain forest B. Sahel Savanna C. Mangrove/Swamp D. Guinea Savanna 12. Which of the following was not a reason for the outbreak of Jihad in Hausa Land? A. Opression of the poor by Hausa ruler B. Mixing Islam with traditional religion C. The Hausa ruler were corrupt D. Frequent Pilgrimage to Mecca 13. The jihadist who launched jihad in KanemBorno Empire at the beginning of 19th Century was A. Gwoni Mukar B. Al- Kanemi C.Mai Rabeh D.Mai Umar 14. The presentation of an empty calabash to an Alaafin by the Bashorun in the old Oyo empire meant that, the Alaafin was to A. love his people B. vacate his throne C. consult the Ifa oracle D. consult the Chiefs in Council 15. The Checks &Balances system of old Oyo empire was to A. make the Alaafin a mere figure head B. prevent autocracy and abuse of power C. prevent the Aare-Onakankanfo from residing in the capital D.make the Bashorun very powerful 16.The official title of the ruler of Itshekiri kingdom in the pre colonial period was A. Etsu B. Olu C.Aku -Uka D. Oba

17. Which of the following groups is usually associated with the formation of the Kwararafa Kingdom?. A. Igala B. Tiv C. Jukun D. Idoma 18. Before 1800, the spread of Islam in Nigeria was mainly through A. Migration B. Pilgrimages C. Trade D. Wars 19. Jaja of Opobo and Nana of Itshekiri were both exiled by the British authorities because they A. challenged British traders attempt to move into the interior B. were unrepentant slave dealers C. hated the presence of Christian Missionaries in the Niger-Delta D. opposed British presence in the Niger-Delta 20. Which of the following is not an early centre of civilization in Nigeria? A. Igbo Ukwu B. Arochukwu C. Ife D. Nok 21. The Islamic scholars who introduced islam into Borno were from A. Senegal B. Mali C. Futa Jaloon D. Saudi Arabia 22. The book obligation of the princes was written for Mohammed Rumfa of Kano by A. Ibn Fartuwa B. Aida Ahmed C. Mohammed al Maghili D. Ibn Batuta 23. The development of the earliest state in Nigeria took place among the A. Hausa B. Kanuri C. Yoruba D. Edo 24. The legendary founder of Itshekiri was A. Olu B. Oba Ogizo C. Ginua D. Ozuma 25. The Chief Priest in the old oyo empire was known as A. Aare Onakankanfo B. Bashorun C. Oluwo D. Ogboni 26. In a bid to solve transportation problem the trans Saharan traders made use of A. Bufallos B. Camels C. Cattles D Horses 27. The mystery of the course of the River Niger was solved by A. The Lander brothers B. Mungo Park C. Hugh Clapperton D. David Livingstone 28. Which one of these communities is not situated in the forest zone? A. Edo B. Yoruba C. Igbo D. Nupe

29.The Chief Adviser to the Alaafin on religious matters in the pre-colonial era was the A. Bashorun B. Oluwo C. Ona Efa D. Osi Efa 30. The largest community that had no central authority in Nigeria before 1800 was the A. Hausa B. Igbo C. Kanuri D. Nupe 31. The aim of the Sokoto Jihad of 1804 was to A. Covert the people of Kanem Borno to Islam B. Spread the Jihad to Hausaland C. Purify Islam of its adulteration in Hausaland D. Secure the Sokoto Caliphate against attack 32.The muslims at Gudu appointed Usman dan Fodio as A. Qadi B. Yari C. Amir al Muminin D. Galadima 33.The major articles of trade that Kanem empire exchanged with the Arabs before 15th century was A. gold B. Ivory C. leather D. salt 34. A slave boy who later became an empire builder in the Niger Delta region was A. Anna Dappa Pepple B. Manilla Dappa Pepple C. Jaja of Opobo D. Okojumbo 35. Islam was introduced in Knem Borno Empire during the reign of A. Mai Ali ghaji B, Saif Ibn Dhi Yazan C. Sarki Yaji D. Mai Idris Alooma 36. The ruler of Borno who first performed pilgrimage to Mecca was A. Idris Alooma B. Saif Ibn Dhi Yazan C. Dunama Dibbalemi I. D.Ali Ghaji 37. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the dominant state in the Central Sudan was A. Kano B. Borno C. Gobir D. The Kanuri 38. Which region is tse tse fly is prevalent in Nigeria? A. Mangrove/swamp region B. Forest region C. Guinea savannah D. Sahel savannah 39. According to the Yoruba myth of creation, Ile Ife was the A. traditional home of the Egyptian pagans B.Original home of the crowned African rulers

C. Original home of the Yoruba in particular and man in general D.Centre where the first king reigned in Yoruba land 40. The Mai official queen mother in kanem Borno empire was called A. Maigira B. Magara C. Gumsu D. Galadima 41. --------------was said to have built Ngazaragamu as the capital of second Kanem empire? A. Mai Idris Alooma B. Mai Saif Ibn Dhi Yazan C. Mai Ali Ghaji D. Mai Dunama I 42. Most ethnic groups in Nigeria traced their origin to A. the Sahara B. Middle East C. Egypt D. Hereditary 43. In Igala kingdom, Igalamela performed the function of A. Distribution of items to the people B. execution of policies C. Kingmakers D. arrest and trial of offenders 44. Diama, one of the centres of early civilization in Nigeria could be found in which state today? A. Borno B. Yobe C. Adamawa D. Bauchi 45. The following towns belong to Hausa bakwai except A. Gobir B. Rano C. Zazzau D. Zamfara 46. Among the Efik, the most important society was A. Ekpo B. Ekpe society C. Obong society D. Ibang society 47. The title of Jukun political head is called A. Etsu B. Attah C. Abo- Achwu D. Aku Uka 48. The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates of Nigeria took place in A. 1916 B. 1960 C.1914 D.1900 49. A major reason for the study of Nigerian history is to A. Benefit from archaeological facts B. Promote proper understanding of the countrys past C. Wipe out illiteracy D. Show the validity of oral tradition 50. The period of Nok civilization in Nigeria was between

A. 1500BC-1200AD B. 500BC- 200AD C. 200BC-500AD D. 500AD- 200BC ESSAY ANSWER FIVE (5) QUESTIONS IN ALL 1. Explain the tradition of origin of the following: a. Hausa 71/2 mks b. Yoruba 71/2mks 2. Discuss six (6) factors which encouraged states formation in Hausaland before 1800 ( 15mks) 3. Explain six factors which led the fall of the old Oyo empire. (15mks0 4a. Identify 10 ethnic groups that can be found in the middle belt of Nigeria (5mks) b. Explain four factors which led to the rise of any middle belt state in Nigeria before 1800 (10mks) 5a. State 5 achievements of Mai Idris Alooma in Kanem Borno empire. (10mks) b. State five (5) sources of income to Kanem Borno empire. 6a. Mention five (5) ethnic groups in the Mangrove swamp region of Nigeria (5mks) b. Identify five (5) occupations associated with the people of the Mangrove swamp area. (5mks) c. State five (5) importance of salt in Nigeria before 1800. (5mks) 7a. Identify 5 centres of early civilization in Nigeria.(5mks) b. Mention the states the centres can be found presently in Nigeria. (5mks) c. Identify five (5) archaeological artifacts found in those centres. (5mks) 8. Discuss five (6) effects of European contacts with the people of the coastal areas. (15mks)