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COLONIALISM

Authored by Monday Igwe

Social Studies

12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Colonialism is the principle or practice in which  a powerful country rules a weaker one and establishes his own rule and culture there. It is therefore a form of political domination of people by another people on the basis of superior culture, military or economic power. It is also the annexation and total control of territories or colonies by citizens of another country. 

What is the best definition for colonialism

An imposition of a more developed culture over a less developed one backed up by economic adventurism

A powerful nation lording over less powerful nation without ulterior motive.

Chauvinistic exhibition of clandestine behavior

Aimless voyage round the world to conquer and plunder.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One of these is not among the reasons for colonialism in Africa

Economic Reason

  1. Exploration Reason

  1. Civilization Reason

  1. Slavery Reason

Good of Humanity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The leading agent in the expansion of British influence in Northern Nigeria in the 1890s was the

A. British Consul in Calabar

B. Royal West African Frontier Force

C. British Consul in Lagos

D. Royal Niger Company

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

2. The following were checks on the powers of chiefs during the pre-colonial era except the   (WAEC 2019)  K

A. British Officials

B. Kingmakers

C. Council of Elders

D. Age grades

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

3. Which of the following pre-colonial administrations can be regarded to be acephalous in nature ?   K

A. Igbo

B. Yoruba

C. Hausa

D. Fulani

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

. The commander of the army in the Hausa/Fulani pre-colonial administration was referred to as  

A. Madawaki

B. Sarkin Ruwa

C. Maaji

D. Waziri

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

1. Which of the following is not an example of the categories of British colony is West Africa ?    WAEC (2004) K

A. Trust territory

B. Crown colony

C. Protectorate

D. Imperial boundary

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