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 431:

  The system of Government in the Sokoto Caliphate was

  Options:
  A) Democracy
  B) Parliamentary
  C) Totalitarianism
  D) Communism
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 432:

  A major consequence of the Great Trek was the

  Options:
  A) restriction of movement of the whites in South Africa
  B) agitation for black-white equality in South Africa
  C) annexation of white communities by the Africans
  D) the expansion of white communities in South Africa.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 433:

  The Omani Empire vyed with ..... and ...... for trade

  Options:
  A) Portugal and Britain
  B) British and Thailand
  C) Portugal and British
  D) China And British
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 434:

  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 435:

  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 436:

  In colonial Nigeria, mining industry was promoted in order to

  Options:
  A) diversify the economy
  B) engage the railway system
  C) make Nigeria self-reliant
  D) maximize exploitation.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 437:

  All of these except one are the motives of the Britain for colonizing Africa during the imperialism?

  Options:
  A) political and military interest
  B) social interest
  C) humanitarian and religious goal
  D) economic interest
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 438:

  One of the following is generally referred to as the first executive president in Nigeria

  Options:
  A) Murtala
  B) Shehu Shagari
  C) Olusegun Obasanjo
  D) Nnamdi Azikiwe
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 439:

  The Mahdiyya Movement began with the declaration of the Mahdi in what year?

  Options:
  A) 1878
  B) 1882
  C) 1890
  D) 1885
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 440:

  Under the Qaramanli rulers, the economy of Libya depend on

  Options:
  A) agriculture and slave trade
  B) piracy and trade
  C) taxation and tribute
  D) war booties and tolls.
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  The correct answer is B .