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 171:

  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 172:

  A major reason for the introduction of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria was to

  Options:
  A) further weaken the position of the elite class
  B) assist the Christian missionaries in their activities
  C) ensure perfect control of the economy
  D) secure cheap labour for railway construction
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 173:

  In 1805, Muhammad Ali became the Pasha of Egypt as a result of

  Options:
  A) his leadership qualities
  B) the deposition of the sultan
  C) his military background
  D) the voluntary retirement of the sultan.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 174:

  The "Magna Carta," signed in 1215, limited the power of which monarch?

  Options:
  A) King Louis XIV of France
  B) King Henry VIII of England
  C) King John of England
  D) Emperor Charlemagne of the Holy Roman Empire
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 175:

  During the Great Trek, the Voortrekkers clashed with the indigenous Zulu people. Who was the Zulu king at that time?

  Options:
  A) King Zwelithini
  B) Dingane kaSenzangakhona
  C) Cetshwayo kaMpande
  D) Shaka Zulu
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 176:

  The 1886 Treaty is significant in Yoruba history because it

  Options:
  A) brought peace and stability to Yorubaland
  B) affirmed Ekitiparapo’s independence
  C) was negotiated by two Yoruba repatriates
  D) reopened trade between Lagos and the hinterland.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 177:

  All of these are independent Hausa city states in Nigeria except

  Options:
  A) Kano
  B) Daura
  C) Katsina
  D) Kebbi
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 178:

  Ethiopia's lowlands and high plateau protected the country from ___________

  Options:
  A) external invasion
  B) internal conflict
  C) wild jungle animal
  D) relation with other African nation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 179:

  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 180:

  Where was indirect rule practised before it was introduced to Africa?

  Options:
  A) India.
  B) Malaysia.
  C) Pakistan.
  D) Indonesia.
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  The correct answer is A .