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 11:

  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 .
• Question 12:

  In what year was ECOWAS established?

  Options:
  A) 1975
  B) 1976
  C) 1960
  D) 1963
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 13:

  The division of Sokoto caliphates into emirates is due to ________

  Options:
  A) the autocratic rule of Dan Fodio
  B) economical factors
  C) geographical reason
  D) Jihad war
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 14:

  Which military leader introduced the "War Against Indiscipline" campaign in the 1980s?

  Options:
  A) General Ibrahim Babangida
  B) General Murtala Ramat Mohammed
  C) General Sani Abacha
  D) General Muhammadu Buhari
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 15:

  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 16:

  What was the purpose of the Pan-African Congresses that began in 1900?

  Options:
  A) To advocate for African colonization of Europe
  B) To promote European imperialism in Africa
  C) To discuss strategies for African independence and unity
  D) To establish trade alliances with Asian countries
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 17:

  Decree ... was the Unitarism Policy of the Major General Aguiyi Ironsi

  Options:
  A) No 34 of 1966
  B) No 35 of 1967
  C) No 36 of 1966
  D) No 37 of 1967
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 18:

  The political party with the most radical orientation in the First Republic was the

  Options:
  A) NEPU
  B) NPC
  C) NCNC
  D) AG.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 19:

  _______ who was the minister of defence staff of the republic of Biafra, formally renounced the existence of the state in 1970.

  Options:
  A) Major Chukwuma Chukwudi
  B) Chief Emmanuel Okonkwo
  C) Major General Philip Effiong
  D) Chief Odumegwe Ojukwu
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 20:

  The first Africa to be ordained bishop by the Christian missionary school in addition to consecration as bishop of the Niger territory is ___________

  Options:
  A) Thomas Johnson
  B) Ajayi Crowther
  C) Wale Spenser
  D) Dele Giwa
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  The correct answer is B .