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 221:

  The method that was used by the Europeans to control the admininstration of the Southern Nigeria was

  Options:
  A) Assimilation
  B) Divide and Rule
  C) Persuasion
  D) Trade concession
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 222:

  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 223:

  General Muhammadu Buhari regime was overthrown by

  Options:
  A) Gen. Ibrahim Babangida
  B) Buka Suka Dimka
  C) Gen. Sani Abacha
  D) Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 224:

  The expansion of white communities in South Africa is a major cause of ________

  Options:
  A) The great trek
  B) Racial war
  C) African unionism
  D) The great war
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 225:

  The first almagamation in Nigeria happened in the year ___

  Options:
  A) 1914
  B) 1886
  C) 1906
  D) 1900
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 226:

  The Omani Empire declined in the 19th century due to

  Options:
  A) Internal power struggles
  B) Natural disasters
  C) Invasions from neighboring empires
  D) European colonialism
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 227:

  A major cause of depopulation in Nigeria in the 18th century was

  Options:
  A) the trans-Saharan trade
  B) the trans-Atlantic slave trade
  C) human sacrifice
  D) inter-ethnic warfare
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 228:

  One critical factor that led to the Mfecane was the

  Options:
  A) ageing population in Southern Africa
  B) war-created refugee problems
  C) apartheid regime in South Africa
  D) decline in the growth of civilization
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 229:

  Who was the first state president of the republic of South Africa?

  Options:
  A) Charles Robberts Swart
  B) Theophilus Ebenhaezer Dönges
  C) Nelson Mandela
  D) Thabo Mbeki
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 230:

  The Queen mother, Magira, played a prominent role in the government of the

  Options:
  A) Hausa States
  B) Kwararafa Kingdom
  C) Kanem Borno Empire
  D) Igala Kingdom.
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  The correct answer is C .