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:

  Who was the leader of the opposition in Nigeria during the Second Republic?

  Options:
  A) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
  B) Shehu Shagari
  C) Obafemi Awolowo
  D) Ahmadu Bello
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 102:

  One of the following is not feature of the traditional economic activities of the Yoruba people.

  Options:
  A) Farming
  B) Gathering
  C) Weaving
  D) Hairdressing
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 103:

  In the 18th century, Zaria was under the influence of

  Options:
  A) Borno
  B) Daura
  C) Kano
  D) Sokoto
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 104:

  The major administrative change made immediately after the 1914 Amalgamation was the?

  Options:
  A) introduction of a direct taxation system
  B) creation of districts for political convenience
  C) imposition of warrant chiefs in the Eastern Region
  D) division of Nigeria into provinces
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 105:

  When did the Madhist war begin?

  Options:
  A) 1880
  B) 1881
  C) 1882
  D) 1883
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 106:

  The Muslim reform movement have grown due to inspiration from all the following except

  Options:
  A) Pakistan
  B) North Africa
  C) Argentina
  D) Arab
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 107:

  The power that emerged after the First World War was

  Options:
  A) Great Britain
  B) Russia
  C) the USA
  D) Japan.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 108:

  What was the primary economic activity of the Nupe people during this period?

  Options:
  A) Hunting
  B) Farming
  C) Fishing
  D) Trading
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 109:

  Which of the following trade commodities was highly sought after and contributed to the rise of several states in the Nigeria area up to 1800?

  Options:
  A) Ivory
  B) Gold
  C) Spices
  D) Salt
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 110:

  Mfecane in South Africa happened between ____________

  Options:
  A) 1815-1880
  B) 1815-1840
  C) 1935-1945
  D) 1935-1948
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  The correct answer is B .