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 331:

  The spread of Islam between the 11th and 14th centuries in Nigeria was largely due to

  Options:
  A) trade and commerce
  B) Arab missionary activities
  C) the waging of jihads
  D) absence of any religion in the area
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 332:

  In the Ekine society of the Niger Delta, promotion was based on

  Options:
  A) the number of slaves possessed
  B) artistic ability
  C) respect for age
  D) personal conduct.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 333:

  The greatest achievement of Mutesa II in Buganda was his

  Options:
  A) ability to resist European imperialism
  B) conquest of large territories
  C) diplomacy in dealing with foreigners
  D) management of religious crises.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 334:

  The concern of Mary Slessor was primarily with

  Options:
  A) expanding the spread of colonialism under the pretext of christian missionary activities
  B) eliminating the tribal superstitious practice of killing of triplets only
  C) introducing the people to European culture and religion
  D) eliminating the tribal superstitious practice of killing of twin babies
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 335:

  What was the primary economic activity of the Nupe people during this period?

  Options:
  A) Hunting
  B) Farming
  C) Fishing
  D) Trading
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 336:

  The strategy for accelerated agricultural development of the Obasanjo regime in the 1970’s focused on

  Options:
  A) improving transportation network to the rural areas
  B) establishing agro-allied industries
  C) achieving food self-sufficiency
  D) establishing new marketing boards.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 337:

  Which constitutional conference in London paved the way for Nigeria's independence?

  Options:
  A) London Conference of 1945
  B) London Conference of 1920
  C) London Conference of 1963
  D) London Conference of 1957
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 338:

  In what year was Lagos annexed by the British?

  Options:
  A) 1861
  B) 1862
  C) 1863
  D) 1851
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 339:

  The colonialist officially left Nigeria so as to enable her self government in__________

  Options:
  A) 1960
  B) 1966
  C) 1959
  D) 1970
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 340:

  Amilcar Cabral led the liberation struggle against Portuguese domination is

  Options:
  A) Angola
  B) Mozambique
  C) Guinea Bissau
  D) Cape Verde.
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  The correct answer is C .