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 361:

  The Lagos colony and the Southern Protectorate was almagamated in _____.

  Options:
  A) 1905
  B) 1906
  C) 1907
  D) 1908
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 362:

  The central agenda of the Muhammad Ali's hegemonic rule was the

  Options:
  A) enslavement of the Sudanese
  B) the exploitation of natural resources for development finance in Egypt
  C) annexation of Sudan as an Ottoman-Egyptian Colony
  D) political conquest of Sudan
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 363:

  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 364:

  Which of these is not an achievement under the colonial rule?

  Options:
  A) creation of political region
  B) creation of Nigerian Council
  C) proclamation
  D) None
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 365:

  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 366:

  The policy of assimilation fails in French colony mainly due to _________

  Options:
  A) the autonomous units
  B) chambers of deputies
  C) no respect for the peoples opinion
  D) limited right to education
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 367:

  The Premier of the Eastern Region of Nigeria in 1962 was

  Options:
  A) Chief Michael Okpara
  B) Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
  C) Dr. Akanu Ibiam
  D) Mr. Ukpabi Asika.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 368:

  In colonial Nigeria, export crop production was dominated by

  Options:
  A) the Europeans
  B) the Labanese
  C) peasant farmers
  D) indigenous middlemen
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 369:

  The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) was formed

  Options:
  A) in 1993, to press for the re-validation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election
  B) in 1994, to solicit funds in preparation for the transition into Civilian rule
  C) in 1994, to press for the re-validation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election
  D) in 1993, to advocate for the violation of human rights under the Abacha's regime
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 370:

  In pre-colonial Nigeria, intergroup contacts were encourage mostly by

  Options:
  A) military alliance
  B) marriage ties
  C) political ties
  D) economic interdependence
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  The correct answer is D .