SS 1 History 1st Term Exam
  • 1. 1. What does the acronym NDDC stand for ?
A) Niger Delta Development City
B) Niger Delta Distribution Center
C) Niger Delta Development Commision
D) Niger Delta Democracy Congress
  • 2. 2. The NDDC was established in the year _____
A) 2001
B) 2012
C) 2010
D) 2000
  • 3. 3. The reason for the Jihad was because
A) He was exiled from Gobir
B) The people of Gobir wanted to take over his followers
C) He was beaten by the leaders
D) He wanted a Justice for the people of Gobir
  • 4. 4. The political reasons for El-Kanemi ascendancy to power in Borno was _______
A) Too much external attacks by the Vassal states
B) Borno couldn't trade well because the trade routes was blocked
C) Borno had no effective government and their army wasn't strong
D) Death of their King
  • 5. 5. PANDEF means _____
A) Paternal Niger Delta Feeds
B) Pan Niger Delta Forum
C) Pan Niger Delta Family
D) People's Association of Niger Delta Forum
  • 6. 6. PANDEF was formed in the year _____
A) 2000
B) 2012
C) 2018
D) 2016
  • 7. 7. _____ played a significant role in the governance and power structure of the Niger Delta
A) House of Assembly
B) Social System
C) The House System
D) Computer System
  • 8. 8. El-Kanemi set up a Kingdom situated at where?
A) Sokoto
B) Jigawa
C) Kukawa
D) Kanem
  • 9. 9. El-Kanemi and his descendants were recognized as the actual leaders of Borno as from what year?
A) 1932
B) 1844
C) 1814
D) 1924
  • 10. 10. Niger Delta has historically been known for its ______ trade
A) Textiles
B) Palm oil
C) Rubber
D) Bronze
  • 11. 11. Obanosa ruled from what year _____ to ______
A) 1904 - 1916
B) 1804 - 1816
C) 1814 - 1826
D) 1924 - 1936
  • 12. 12. Oba Ovọnramwẹn returned to the city to surrender himself on ____
A) 6th of July 1897
B) 5th of August, 1987
C) 5th of August, 1897
D) 8th of April, 1877
  • 13. 13. Obanosa was the Son of ______
A) Abasi
B) Chukwudi
C) Akengbuda
D) Nkruma
  • 14. 14. Osopakahrha was a ______
A) Herbalist
B) Wizard
C) Traditionalist
D) Leader
  • 15. 15. Osopakahrha was the Son of _____
A) Chief Ahire
B) Chief Arinze
C) Chief Ahiye
D) Elder Akiye
  • 16. 16. The witch coven was called ______
A) Enarhe-akhe
B) Ezemuze-ugba
C) Eniwaren-ason
D) Eniare-ison
  • 17. 17. What was the reason why Osopakahrha hated Osifo?
A) He hated him because he was respected in the community
B) He hated him for hating his guts and flamboyant lifestyle
C) He hated him because he was a Prince
D) He hated him because Osifo was richer than him
  • 18. 18. The meaning of Obanosa is ______
A) Oba with wisdom and attributes of God
B) Oba with good attitudes and good lifestyle
C) Oba with Selfless and honest attitudes
D) Oba with respect and God's love
  • 19. 19. Who were the people that supported El-Kanemi to fight Borno's battle when he was called for help?
A) Bulala and the Sao
B) Shuwa Arabs and the Sao
C) Tuaregs and the Shuwa Arabs
D) Tuaregs and Idris Alooma
  • 20. 20. Oba Aso means ____
A) King of the palace
B) King of the night
C) King of the people
D) Wealthy King
  • 21. 21. Which of the following development was brought to Borno after El-Kanemi ascendancy?
A) Islam was encouraged
B) All of the above
C) There was intermarriage among the people
D) Promotion of trade and construction of roads
  • 22. 22. Benin was known for its rich natural resources such as ______
A) Sculpture
B) Palm kernel
C) Rubber
D) Gold
  • 23. 23. Which of the following factors contributed to the collapse of old Oyo Empire
A) Environmental factors
B) All of the above
C) Size of the empire
D) Constitutional crisis
  • 24. 24. Ibadan ascendancy began around the early to mid _____ century
A) 17th
B) 19th
C) 12th
D) 10th
  • 25. 25. Ibadan built a formidable military force known as the _______
A) Osho (war chiefs) system
B) Ese (war chiefs) system
C) Eso (war chiefs) system
D) Aso (war chiefs) system
  • 26. 26. The era of Ibadan dominance include all the following except ______
A) Military strength
B) Legacy and impact
C) Social unrest and revolts
D) Political authority
  • 27. 27. War to end all wars referred to _____ war
A) Kuruji
B) Fiditi
C) Kiriji
D) Kurumi
  • 28. 28. The war occurred from _____ to _____ year
A) 1977 - 1993
B) 1877 - 1883
C) 1877 - 1893
D) 1887 - 1893
  • 29. 29. The war involved various _____ and ____
A) Yoruba factor and Europeans
B) Ibadan people and the British administration
C) Yoruba factions and the Portuguese
D) Yoruba factions and the British colonial administration
  • 30. 30. The causes of the kiriji war include all but one
A) Control over trade routes
B) Over who will be in control of the market traders
C) Power struggles among the Yoruba states
D) Land dispute
  • 31. 31. NDDC was established with the mandate to _____
A) Facilitate the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region
B) Help Niger Delta government to have power over the citizens
C) To facilitate the citizen in becoming a good leader
D) Help the Niger Delta trade with the European
  • 32. 32. PANDEF was established to ______
A) Nominates leaders from the house system
B) Represents the government in a general meeting
C) Represent the interest of various ethnic groups in the Niger Delta
D) Represents the interests of the Niger Delta internationally
  • 33. 33. What does the acronym MOSOP stand for?
A) Medium for the survival of the ogboni people
B) Mobilization society of ogboni people
C) Mission for the society of the ogboni people
D) Movement for the survival of the ogboni people
  • 34. 34. All the following are uses of palm oil except ______
A) Paper making
B) Candle making
C) Lubricant
D) Soap making
  • 35. 35. What was the name of the delegate that embarked on an expedition to Benin?
A) James Moore Philip
B) John Austin Robert
C) Henry Philip James
D) James Robert Philip
  • 36. 36. HOSTCOM is an organization that represent the interests of the _____ in the oil producing areas of the Niger Delta
A) Host communities
B) Ethnic groups
C) Investors
D) Government
  • 37. 37. When Oba Ovọnramwẹn returned to the city, he was _____
A) He had many slaves with him and they were all praising him
B) He dressed casually and has cowries all over him
C) Richly dressed and laden with coral beads
D) He was dressed with charm cloth and had bead hung on his neck
  • 38. 38. Ovọnramwẹn was exiled to _____
A) Benue
B) Delta
C) Enugu
D) Calabar
  • 39. 39. What was the name of the king that exiled Usman Dan Fodio from Gobir?
A) King Jega
B) King Yinfa
C) King Yunfa
D) King Alooma
  • 40. 40. The 3rd stage in palm oil production involves _____
A) Storage
B) Pulp boiling
C) Removing the pulp
D) Cultivation
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