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 421:

  The most powerful states that emerged after the fall of the Old Oyo were

  Options:
  A) Owu and Abeokuta
  B) Ijaiye and Ife
  C) Ibadan and Ijaiye
  D) New Oyo and Ibadan
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 422:

  How many states were created by Gen. Sani Abacha?

  Options:
  A) 5
  B) 6
  C) 7
  D) 9
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 423:

  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 424:

  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 .
• Question 425:

  The Abacha's regime adopted a _______ posture with the international organizations.

  Options:
  A) Submissive
  B) Confrontational
  C) Adhesive
  D) Neutral
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 426:

  Which British explorer is credited with the "discovery" of the Niger River, sparking further interest in the Nigeria Area?

  Options:
  A) James Cook
  B) John Cabot
  C) David Livingstone
  D) Mungo Park
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 427:

  Morocco was of strategic importance to the European countries because

  Options:
  A) of its good climatic conditions
  B) it was highly industrialized
  C) it possessed good mineral resources
  D) it provided an entrance to the Mediterranean.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 428:

  The main goal of the British expedition against the Aro was to

  Options:
  A) eliminate all opposition to their presence in the hinterland
  B) pave the way for the Christianization of Igboland
  C) destroy the Ibini-Ukpabi oracle
  D) liberate the Igbo from Aro bondage
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 429:

  How many people died in the Mfecane war?

  Options:
  A) Over 1 to 2 million
  B) Over 2 to 3 million
  C) Over 4 to 5 million
  D) Over 5 to 6 million
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 430:

  Once an empty calabash is send out by the Bashorun to an unconstitutional Alaafin on behalf of the Oyomesis, such Alaafin has to ________

  Options:
  A) Appease to the gods
  B) Commit Suicide
  C) Bend the Knee to Oyomesi
  D) Stay Indoor for 7days
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  The correct answer is B .