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 261:

  The nationalist movement in Nigeria during the post-war period was primarily led by

  Options:
  A) the intelligentsia
  B) businessmen
  C) students
  D) local chiefs
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 262:

  The Buhari/Idiagbo regime is popular known for his relentless advocacy of ________

  Options:
  A) OFN
  B) Decree 419
  C) WAI
  D) KAI
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 263:

  ... has primarily led to the growth of Islamic reform movements in many sub-Saharan African countries

  Options:
  A) The crisis of modernisation of the 20th Century
  B) The new discoveries on the inadequacies of Islam
  C) The shift in the belief and religious system of Islam
  D) The rigidity in the use of Arabic language
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 264:

  The main reason for the construction of the railway from Port-Harcourt into the hinterland was the

  Options:
  A) discovery of a deep sea harbor at Port-Harcourt
  B) discovery of tin in Jos area
  C) need to evacuate export crops from the hinterland
  D) discovery of coal at Udi
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 265:

  One important characteristic of both recent and earlier Islamic reform movements is the emphasis on the

  Options:
  A) mediation of others for understanding the Koran and traditions of the prophet
  B) use of African languages as a medium of communication
  C) decline in the use of educational resource institutes
  D) rigidity of the use of Arabic language
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 266:

  The people of Nupe mainly derive their source of livelihood from?

  Options:
  A) Fishing
  B) Farming
  C) Taping
  D) Crafting
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 267:

  Which of the following was a significant effect of colonial education in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) Elimination of traditional educational systems
  B) Fostering unity among various ethnic groups
  C) Limited access to education for the masses
  D) Preservation of indigenous languages and cultures
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 268:

  North Africa according to United Nation Classification comprises of how many countries.

  Options:
  A) 10
  B) 7
  C) 5
  D) 15
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 269:

  The Kanem-Borno Empire prospered due to its control over

  Options:
  A) Ivory trade
  B) Salt trade
  C) Gold trade
  D) Copper trade
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 270:

  In 1840, Sayyid Said transferred his capital from Muscat to?

  Options:
  A) Arabia
  B) Zanzibar
  C) Omani
  D) None of the above
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  The correct answer is B .