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