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Julius Nyerere
Contributed by: Ellison
  • 1. When did Julius Nyerere become the President of Tanzania?
A) 1990
B) 1964
C) 2002
D) 1976
  • 2. What was Julius Nyerere’s nickname?
A) Mwalimu
B) Big Man
C) Commander
D) Iron Lady
  • 3. Which economic philosophy was Julius Nyerere known for promoting in Tanzania?
A) Ujamaa
B) Capitalism
C) Social Darwinism
D) Laissez-faire
  • 4. Where was Julius Nyerere born?
A) Cairo, Egypt
B) Nairobi, Kenya
C) Butiama, Tanganyika
D) Johannesburg, South Africa
  • 5. What was the official language of Tanzania during Nyerere's presidency?
A) Arabic
B) Swahili
C) French
D) English
  • 6. What year did Julius Nyerere retire from politics?
A) 2005
B) 1995
C) 2015
D) 1985
  • 7. In what year did Tanganyika gain independence?
A) 1971
B) 1981
C) 1991
D) 1961
  • 8. Which country did Nyerere lead to unify with Zanzibar to form Tanzania?
A) Kenya
B) Rwanda
C) Tanganyika
D) Uganda
  • 9. What was Julius Nyerere's profession before entering politics?
A) Farmer
B) Engineer
C) Teacher
D) Doctor
  • 10. When was Julius Nyerere born?
A) 1960
B) 1940
C) 1900
D) 1922
  • 11. Which country was Julius Nyerere the first president of?
A) Tanzania
B) Kenya
C) Ethiopia
D) Nigeria
  • 12. Where did Julius Nyerere study for his higher education?
A) Harvard University
B) University of Cape Town
C) University of Edinburgh
D) University of Oxford
  • 13. Which African leader did Julius Nyerere admire and seek to model his governance after?
A) Kwame Nkrumah
B) Robert Mugabe
C) Jomo Kenyatta
D) Nelson Mandela
  • 14. How is Julius Nyerere commonly referred to in Tanzanian history?
A) Rebel Leader
B) Shadow King
C) Iron Fist Ruler
D) Father of the Nation
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