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 141:

  The Nok culture is associated with the archaelogical findings at

  Options:
  A) Ile-Ife
  B) Benin
  C) Taruga
  D) Igbo Ukwu.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 142:

  One of the following is regarded as the founding father of the Kanuri?

  Options:
  A) Idris Alooma
  B) Mohammed Yusuf
  C) Ali Ghaji
  D) Sheik Musa
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 143:

  Which conference, held in 1884-1885, laid the groundwork for the partition of Africa among European powers?

  Options:
  A) Congress of Vienna
  B) Treaty of Tordesillas
  C) Treaty of Versailles
  D) Conference of Berlin
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 144:

  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 145:

  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 146:

  The emergence of states in Hausaland was mainly attributed to

  Options:
  A) wars of conquest
  B) immigration of groups
  C) trading activities
  D) population increase
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 147:

  Sierra Leone was very important in the history of West Africa during the colonial period as a

  Options:
  A) centre for the spread of Christianity
  B) place for the spread of African culture
  C) centre for the export of African goods
  D) leading producer of cotton.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 148:

  How many people died in the Mfecane war?

  Options:
  A) Over 1 to 2 million
  B) Over 2 to 3 million
  C) Over 4 to 5 million
  D) Over 5 to 6 million
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 149:

  The __________ were the first missionaries to arrive Nigeria.

  Options:
  A) Anglicans
  B) Catholics
  C) Witnesses
  D) Apostolic
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 150:

  The policy of Association was adopted by the ________.

  Options:
  A) French
  B) British
  C) Portuguese
  D) Belgians
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  The correct answer is A .