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 21:

  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 22:

  The last ruler of the Ogiso dynasty in the Benin Empire was

  Options:
  A) Oba Eweka
  B) Oba Owodo
  C) Oba Oranmiyan
  D) Oba Ewuare.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 23:

  The indirect rule system succeeded in Huasa/Fulani society because the

  Options:
  A) society has only one region
  B) people were practicing anarchy
  C) people receive Islamic education
  D) existing administration favored the system.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 24:

  Due to colonialism, the new day Nigeria now has _______as her official language.

  Options:
  A) English
  B) Pidgin
  C) Hausa
  D) French
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 25:

  The Nigerian National Alliance won the 1964 Federal Election by a landslide because the

  Options:
  A) party was popular with the masses
  B) United Progressive Grand Alliance boycotted it
  C) opposition parties were poorly organized
  D) party represented the aspirations of the minority groups
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 26:

  The Nok civilization suggests that

  Options:
  A) Nigeria passed through different stages of development
  B) civilization in the area began with the Stone Age
  C) the people of Nigeria came from the East
  D) Nigerian civilization is related to that of Greek.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 27:

  What was the political structure of the Nupe Kingdom during this period?

  Options:
  A) Feudal system
  B) Absolute monarchy
  C) Tribal confederation
  D) Parliamentary democracy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 28:

  The formation of the first 12 states in Nigeria took place in the year?

  Options:
  A) 1966
  B) 1976
  C) 1967
  D) 1987
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 29:

  The Omani influence in East Africa led to the growth of a distinct Swahili culture. What contributed to the development of this culture?

  Options:
  A) Chinese trade missions
  B) Persian conquests
  C) Indian migration
  D) Portuguese colonization
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 30:

  The Swazi composite is the modern ...

  Options:
  A) Swaziland
  B) Southern Zibabwe
  C) Zulu Kingdom
  D) Southeastern Botswana
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  The correct answer is A .