History Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

History involves documenting and explaining past events, particularly those related to specific places or subjects. Its aim is to enhance our understanding of the past and present social, political, religious, and economic conditions of a community.

• Question 1:

  The Queen mother, Magira, played a prominent role in the government of the

  Options:
  A) Hausa States
  B) Kwararafa Kingdom
  C) Kanem Borno Empire
  D) Igala Kingdom.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2:

  Certain chiefs in Eastern Nigeria were called warrant chiefs because they

  Options:
  A) had some royal connections
  B) were created by the British
  C) had warrants to arrest offenders
  D) were the first to receive Western education.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3:

  Sierra Leone is home to a rich musical tradition, with one popular genre known as

  Options:
  A) Maringa
  B) Reggae
  C) Highlife
  D) Salsa
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4:

  What was the purpose of the Pan-African Congresses that began in 1900?

  Options:
  A) To advocate for African colonization of Europe
  B) To promote European imperialism in Africa
  C) To discuss strategies for African independence and unity
  D) To establish trade alliances with Asian countries
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 5:

  The particular incident that led to Macaulay's imprisonment, twice, by the colonial power was

  Options:
  A) his criticism of British rule through the Lagos Daily News
  B) his constant opposition to the expansion of the British rule
  C) the humiliation of the British officials through his successful defense of Eleko in London
  D) the attempt to silence British officials through the platform of the NNDP
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 6:

  The South-Eastern part of Nigeria was _________ in its political system before the advent of colonialism.

  Options:
  A) village/ clan based
  B) individual based
  C) monarchical based
  D) religious based
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 7:

  A major consequence of the Great Trek was the

  Options:
  A) restriction of movement of the whites in South Africa
  B) agitation for black-white equality in South Africa
  C) annexation of white communities by the Africans
  D) the expansion of white communities in South Africa.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 8:

  The reign of Sayyid said in East Africa was marked by

  Options:
  A) a gradual growth in Portuguese influence
  B) decline in the slave trade
  C) crises at home and pirates at sea
  D) the loss of Pate to the Mazrui.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 9:

  What contributed significantly to the rise of early states in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) Industrial revolution
  B) Arab trade routes
  C) European colonization
  D) Agricultural advancements
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 10:

  After leaving Oman for East Africa, Sayyid Said established his headquarters in

  Options:
  A) Pemba
  B) Mombasa
  C) Zanzibar
  D) Kilwa
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  The correct answer is C .