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 181:

  Under the Qaramanli rulers, the economy of Libya depend on

  Options:
  A) agriculture and slave trade
  B) piracy and trade
  C) taxation and tribute
  D) war booties and tolls.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 182:

  The last European power to join the race for colonies in Africa was

  Options:
  A) France
  B) Portugal
  C) Germany
  D) Belgium.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 183:

  Colonialism is often regarded as a double-edged sword particularly because

  Options:
  A) the infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit their natural resources
  B) educational institutions were built which contributed to human capacity development
  C) the raods built by the Europeans lead to the urbanization of West African towns and cities
  D) the European investment in the extractive industry developed trade and commerce
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 184:

  The Mfecane resulted in the

  Options:
  A) division and fragmentation of the Zulu nation
  B) formation of the Ndebele state
  C) decrease in Boer influence in South Africa
  D) dispersal of the Zulu to the Katanga copper belt.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 185:

  An Ethiopian monarch that committed suicide in a battle field was

  Options:
  A) Theodore II
  B) Menelik
  C) Johannes IV
  D) Haile Selassie.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 186:

  The Efik serve as ___________ between the white trader on the coast and the inland tribes of Cross river.

  Options:
  A) middle men
  B) hindrance
  C) saviour
  D) helper
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 187:

  The dissatisfaction of the Boer with British reforms at the Cape Colony made them to

  Options:
  A) stage a rebellion against the British
  B) negotiate peace settlement with the British
  C) form a strong political organization
  D) emigrate from the area.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 188:

  Which of the following were former British colonies?

  Options:
  A) Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia and Liberia
  B) Cameroon, Togo, Egypt and Ghana
  C) Sierra Leone, Gambia, Nigeria and Ghana
  D) Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and South Africa
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 189:

  The spread of Islam between the 11th and 14th centuries in Nigeria was largely due to

  Options:
  A) trade and commerce
  B) Arab missionary activities
  C) the waging of jihads
  D) absence of any religion in the area
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 190:

  What is the title of the king's mother in Benin kingdom?

  Options:
  A) Iye
  B) Iyoba
  C) Yeye
  D) Ummi
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  The correct answer is B .