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 391:

  The decrease of Boer influence in South Africa was as a result of

  Options:
  A) Mfecane
  B) The great trek
  C) British Domination
  D) Dutch Domination
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 392:

  An outstanding reason for the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade was

  Options:
  A) industrial revolution
  B) nationalist agitation
  C) legitimate trade
  D) railway construction.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 393:

  Indirect rule was first practised in ______ before it was introduced to Nigeria.

  Options:
  A) India
  B) Malaysia
  C) Pakistan
  D) Japan
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 394:

  An Ethiopian monarch that committed suicide in a battle field was

  Options:
  A) Theodore II
  B) Menelik
  C) Johannes IV
  D) Haile Selassie.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 395:

  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 396:

  Who established the Tukulor empire?

  Options:
  A) Cedric Senghor
  B) Mohammad Ali
  C) Al-Ḥajj ʿUmar
  D) None of the above
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 397:

  Which Christian missionary is known for translating the Bible into several indigenous Liberian languages?

  Options:
  A) Edward Blyden
  B) Samuel Ajayi Crowther
  C) Mary Slessor
  D) Lott Cary
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 398:

  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 399:

  The Great Walls of Kano, ancient defensive walls, were built to protect the city from potential attacks in what century?

  Options:
  A) 15th century
  B) 12th century
  C) 13th century
  D) 18th century
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 400:

  The spread of Islam across East Africa was a major impact of the _________

  Options:
  A) Benin
  B) Omani
  C) Kanem
  D) Arab
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  The correct answer is B .