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 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 .
• Question 22:

  Which historical period is characterized by the emergence of written language and the invention of the wheel?

  Options:
  A) Bronze Age
  B) Middle Ages
  C) Stone Age
  D) Neolithic Age
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 23:

  Which of these was not an effect of the Great Trek?

  Options:
  A) Afrikaners remained politically divided for many years
  B) The Trek resulted in the cultural and economic isolation of the Boers.
  C) The Great Trek led directly to the founding of several autonomous Boer republics
  D) It reduced trade between black and white groups
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 24:

  The South-Eastern part of Nigeria was _________ in its political system before the advent of colonialism.

  Options:
  A) village/ clan based
  B) individual based
  C) monarchical based
  D) religious based
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 25:

  Which organization played a crucial role in the fight against apartheid in South Africa and was led by Nelson Mandela?

  Options:
  A) Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
  B) African Union (AU)
  C) Southern African Development Community (SADC)
  D) African National Congress (ANC)
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 26:

  Who introduced indirect rule in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) John Beecroft
  B) Bernard Bourdillon
  C) Lord Lugard
  D) King Richard II
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 27:

  Protests by trade unions in Nigeria during the colonial period were aimed at

  Options:
  A) establishing more industries
  B) obtaining specific benefits for members
  C) achieving political independence
  D) fighting corruption among government officials
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 28:

  Mohammed Ali was able to gain effective control of Egypt

  Options:
  A) by defeating the Wahabis
  B) by eliminating the Mamluks
  C) with the support of the Felahin
  D) with the support of the French.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 29:

  One of the following is not credited with the General Obasanjo's military regime

  Options:
  A) the Universal Primary Education Program
  B) the Operation Feed the Nation
  C) the Festival of Arts and Culture
  D) the Structural Adjustment Programme
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 30:

  The survival of Ethiopia as an independent polity was as a result of the 

  Options:
  A) alliance with some European powers
  B) strong economic base of the kingdom
  C) location of the kingdom
  D) introduction of a compulsory military service
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  The correct answer is C .