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 101:

  Th leader of the South African's black consciousness movement (Steve Biko) died in _________

  Options:
  A) 1914
  B) 1946
  C) 1977
  D) 1960
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 102:

  In colonial Nigeria, mining industry was promoted in order to

  Options:
  A) diversify the economy
  B) engage the railway system
  C) make Nigeria self-reliant
  D) maximize exploitation.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 103:

  What was the major consequence of the Scramble for Africa in Yorubaland?

  Options:
  A) Yorubaland experienced rapid industrialization.
  B) Yorubaland lost its independence and became a British protectorate.
  C) Yoruba city-states formed a confederation.
  D) Yorubaland became a French colony.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 104:

  Which social group in Nigeria was most affected by the introduction of the indirect rule system?

  Options:
  A) Chief priest
  B) Educated elites
  C) Traditional rulers
  D) Women in rural areas
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 105:

  Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi introduced a unitary system of government because

  Options:
  A) of the command structure of the military
  B) it was the wish of the people
  C) he wanted more revenue for the central government
  D) other military officers were planning to overthrow him
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 106:

  The Native Authority system in Northern Nigerian was established to

  Options:
  A) assist in the collection of taxes and general administration
  B) regulate the number of European District Officers
  C) streamline electoral laws in the area
  D) support the spread of Christian missionary activities.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 107:

  The greatest ruler in the history of Benin Kingdom was

  Options:
  A) Oba Ewuare
  B) Oba Ewedo
  C) Oba Ovonramwen
  D) Oba Ewuakpe
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 108:

  Which of the following served as a commander of the ECOMOG?

  Options:
  A) Bashir Magashi
  B) Victor Malu
  C) Ishaya Bamaiyi
  D) Sam Tella.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 109:

  Nnamdi Azikiwe's West African Pilot was established in what year?

  Options:
  A) 1936
  B) 1937
  C) 1938
  D) 1939
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 110:

  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 .