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 271:

  The Economic Commision of West African States (ECOWAS) has its adminsitrative headquarter in ______

  Options:
  A) Lome
  B) Abuja
  C) Lagos
  D) Addis Ababa
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 272:

  The Battle of Tel el-Kebir was fought between

  Options:
  A) Tawfiq and the Mahdists
  B) the Khedive and the Wafdists
  C) Napoleon and the Mamluks.
  D) the British and the Urabists
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 273:

  Emperor Menelik II defeated Italian troops in the battle of

  Options:
  A) Adwa
  B) Mfecane
  C) Kiriji
  D) None of the above
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 274:

  The history of Ethioipia in the 19th Century involve _______ number of fundamental process

  Options:
  A) 5
  B) 4
  C) 3
  D) 8
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 275:

  In colonial Nigeria, mining industry was promoted in order to

  Options:
  A) diversify the economy
  B) engage the railway system
  C) make Nigeria self-reliant
  D) maximize exploitation.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 276:

  Every citizens of Benin kingdom is an Oba's subject and were regarded as ________

  Options:
  A) Oore
  B) Eghavbon Ogba
  C) Uzama
  D) Ovie
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 277:

  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 278:

  Muhammadu Buhari served as Nigeria's military head of state during which period?

  Options:
  A) 1976-1979
  B) 2007-2010
  C) 1993-1998
  D) 1983-1985
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 279:

  Sierra Leone is home to a rich musical tradition, with one popular genre known as

  Options:
  A) Maringa
  B) Reggae
  C) Highlife
  D) Salsa
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 280:

  The spread of Islam across East Africa was a major impact of the _________

  Options:
  A) Benin
  B) Omani
  C) Kanem
  D) Arab
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  The correct answer is B .