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 91:

  In pre-colonial Nigeria, intergroup contacts were encourage mostly by

  Options:
  A) economic interdependence
  B) military alliance
  C) marriage ties
  D) political ties
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 92:

  Which colonial policy was implemented to extract resources and labor from Nigeria for Britain's benefit?

  Options:
  A) Assimilation
  B) Indirect rule
  C) Association
  D) Exploitation
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 93:

  Which constitution laid the foundation for the establishment of political parties in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) The Clifford constitution of 1922
  B) The Richards constitution of 1946
  C) The Macpherson constitution of 1951
  D) The Lyttleton constitution of 1954
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 94:

  The fast spread of Christianity in Nigeria is associated with

  Options:
  A) spiritual appeal
  B) imposition by force
  C) the social equality theory
  D) western education
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 95:

  Anti-colonial movements in Nigeria before the World War II involved

  Options:
  A) attempts to violently chase the British out of the country
  B) collaboration with the British authority
  C) peaceful protests through petitions and conferences
  D) the establishment of pressure groups by traditional rulers.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 96:

  Lake Victoria, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world, is shared by three countries. Which of the following countries is NOT among them?

  Options:
  A) Uganda
  B) Tanzania
  C) Kenya
  D) Mozambique
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 97:

  In 1887, a plot to depose Kabaka Mwanga was hatched by

  Options:
  A) a Muslim group
  B) Baganda Christians
  C) Arab slave merchants
  D) Egyptian mercenaries.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 98:

  The _____ conference of 1950 discussed the provisions of the Macpherson's constitution.

  Options:
  A) London
  B) Ibadan
  C) Lagos
  D) Calabar
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 99:

  The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) was formed

  Options:
  A) in 1993, to press for the re-validation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election
  B) in 1994, to solicit funds in preparation for the transition into Civilian rule
  C) in 1994, to press for the re-validation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election
  D) in 1993, to advocate for the violation of human rights under the Abacha's regime
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 100:

  The Lyttleton Constitution of 1954 introduced which significant political reform in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) Introduction of regional autonomy
  B) Creation of the Office of the Governor-General
  C) Introduction of the federal system
  D) Establishment of the Legislative Council
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  The correct answer is C .