Colonial Nigeria
Conquest, colonial rule, economy and the rise of nationalism. Take your time, with explanations.
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In which year did Britain annex Lagos?
- 1861
- 1914
- 1900
- 1884
The Royal Niger Company, founded by George Goldie, received its royal charter in:
- 1900
- 1914
- 1886
- 1850
When was the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria proclaimed?
- 1914
- 1861
- 1960
- 1900
In 1906, Lagos was merged with Southern Nigeria to form:
- The Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria
- The Federation of Nigeria
- The Oil Rivers Protectorate
- Northern Nigeria
The British "punitive expedition" against the Benin Kingdom took place in:
- 1861
- 1914
- 1929
- 1897
After the 1897 expedition, Oba Ovonramwen was exiled to:
- Lagos
- Sierra Leone
- Calabar
- London
In 1887, King Jaja of Opobo was deported by the British to:
- Sierra Leone
- England
- India
- The West Indies
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