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JAMB Literature in English 2006 Question 40

Question 40

Other Set Texts: African Drama

Ahmed Yerima's Attahiru is historical because it deals with

  1. A.the jihad led by Caliph Attahiru
  2. B.real personages and places
  3. C.Lugard's attempt to amalgamate the southern and northern protectorates
  4. D.Attahiru's ascension to the caliphacy in November 1902.
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Answer: B (real personages and places)

Explanation

Historical drama is built on real people and places from the past; Attahiru shows real figures such as Caliph Attahiru and Lugard and real places such as Sokoto and Burmi.