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 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 12:

  A major economic activity among the Nupe was

  Options:
  A) horse breeding
  B) leather work
  C) canoe-building
  D) cattle rearing.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 13:

  The Fashoda incident of 1898 resulted in a rift between

  Options:
  A) France and Germany
  B) Germany and Britain
  C) France and Italy
  D) Britain and France
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 14:

  In what century did the Trans-Saharan trade start?

  Options:
  A) 8th century
  B) 5th century
  C) 17th century
  D) 4th century
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 15:

  Nineteenth century Egyptian nationalism principally aimed at

  Options:
  A) controlling the Suez Canal
  B) forming a constitutional government in Egypt
  C) bringing down the monarchy
  D) ensuring Egyptian independence.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 16:

  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 17:

  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 18:

  Which of the following rulers of Kano promoted Islam to a state religion?

  Options:
  A) Kanajeji
  B) Rumfa
  C) Yaji
  D) Abdullahi
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 19:

  An influential advocate of the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates was

  Options:
  A) Otunba Payne
  B) John Beecroft
  C) E.D. morel
  D) Henry Carr
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 20:

  Which of the following pionnered Christian missionary activities in Calabar?

  Options:
  A) Thomas Freeman
  B) William Baike
  C) Hope Waddell.
  D) Mary Slessor
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  The correct answer is C .