Pre-Colonial Hausa City-States Quiz

What was the title of the ruler in the pre-colonial Hausa city-states?

• Oba

• Emir

• Eze

• Obi

Which of the following was a major economic activity in pre-colonial Hausa land?

• Fishing

• Oil drilling

• Trans-Saharan trade

• Manufacturing

The political system in pre-colonial Hausa land was characterized by:

• Centralized monarchy with Islamic influence

• Stateless societies with no formal rulers

• Military dictatorship

• Democratic elections

Who led the Fulani Jihad that resulted in the conquest of Hausa land?

• Nana Asma'u

• Usman dan Fodio

• Muhammad Bello

• Ahmadu Bello

In what year did the Fulani Jihad begin?

• 1750

• 1804

• 1821

• 1901

One major reason for the Fulani Jihad in Hausa land was:

• To stop British colonization

• To promote industrialization

• To purify Islam and fight corruption among Hausa rulers

• To spread Western education

After the conquest, how was the Sokoto Caliphate divided for administration?

• Into Eastern and Western Emirates

• Into North and South protectorates

• Into Sokoto and Gwandu Emirates

• Into city-states

What title did Usman dan Fodio assume after leading the Jihad?

• Sultan of Zazzau

• Sarki of Gobir

• Caliph of Sokoto

• Emir of Kano

Who was given control of the Gwandu Emirate after the division of the Caliphate?

• Usman dan Fodio

• Muhammad Bello

• Abdullahi dan Fodio

• Sarki Nafata

Which of the following was an important official in the administration of pre-colonial Hausa states?

• Waziri

• Obong

• Igwe

• Eze