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:

  Lagos colony and protectorate of southern Nigeria was merge merged together to form ____________

  Options:
  A) Protectorate of southern Nigeria
  B) Lagos colony and protectorate of southern Nigeria
  C) Nigeria protectorates
  D) Protectorate of Nigeria
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 332:

  The greatest contribution of the Christian Missionary Society in West Africa was in

  Options:
  A) establishing trading companies
  B) stopping the slave trade
  C) the emergence of educated elite
  D) the production of cash crop.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 333:

  The principal anti-apartheid party in South Africa was the

  Options:
  A) African National Congress
  B) Afrikaner National Party
  C) National Party
  D) Unionist Congress.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 334:

  During the colonial period, agricultural policy in Nigeria was designed to

  Options:
  A) raise the financial base of the country
  B) make the economy compete favourably in the world market
  C) provide raw materials for British industries
  D) demonstrate Britain’s concern for the development of its colonies.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 335:

  Who established the Sokoto Caliphate?

  Options:
  A) Abdullahi Dan Fodio
  B) Ahmadu Bello
  C) Usman Dan Fodio
  D) None of the above
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 336:

  ________ moved the motion for Nigeria's independence.

  Options:
  A) Anthony Enahoro
  B) Herbert Macaulay
  C) Obafemi Awolowo
  D) Nnamdi Azikiwe
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 337:

  The prime minister in the kingdom of Buganda was known as

  Options:
  A) Mugema
  B) Katikiro
  C) Kabaka
  D) Omuwanika.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 338:

  _________ led to the European merchant agenda for imperialism and smooth penetration of Nigeria

  Options:
  A) The need to extend christianity in Africa
  B) Abolition of slave trade and the need for raw materials.
  C) Need for Africa civilization
  D) Need to help Nigeria become federation
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 339:

  The founder of the MAHDIA (MAHDIYA) MOVEMENT is?

  Options:
  A) Muhammed Ahmad
  B) Abubakar Bello
  C) Muhammed Bello
  D) Uthmna Dan Fodio
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 340:

  The Yoruba background to the Oba of Benin is emphasized by the

  Options:
  A) similarities of Benin and Ife arts
  B) similarities in their political structures
  C) relationship between Oranmiyan and Ogiso dynasties
  D) Oranmiyan legend in Benin history.
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  The correct answer is D .