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 441:

  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 442:

  A major impact of the Omani on East Africa was the

  Options:
  A) spread of Islam
  B) emergence of states
  C) improvement in agriculture
  D) introduction of the slave trade.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 443:

  ___________ constitution gave full blown to federalism in Nigeria.

  Options:
  A) Oliver Lyttleton
  B) Hugh Clifford
  C) Macpherson
  D) Oliver Robertson
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 444:

  The failure of the Ogiso dynasty in Benin was attributed to

  Options:
  A) weakness and dependence of the rulers
  B) peoples’ resentment against the system
  C) the declining economy of the state
  D) inadequate supply of arms and ammunition.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 445:

  Which of the following was referred to as 'Province of Freedom' in the 19th century?

  Options:
  A) Liberia
  B) The Gambia
  C) Ghana
  D) Sierra Leone
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 446:

  Armed resistance to British rule in Northern Nigeria ended with the conquest of

  Options:
  A) Kano and Sokoto
  B) Bida and Kano
  C) Katsina and Kano
  D) Bauchi and Katsina.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 447:

  The first colonial capital of Nigeria was established in

  Options:
  A) Lagos
  B) Port Harcourt
  C) Calabar
  D) Kano
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 448:

  The Mahdists revolt in the Sudan was successful

  Options:
  A) it enjoyed widespread support
  B) They believed they had a superior faith
  C) the Egyptian army was poorly trained
  D) General Gordon was an incompetent commander.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 449:

  The nationalist movement in Nigeria during the post-war period was primarily led by

  Options:
  A) the intelligentsia
  B) businessmen
  C) students
  D) local chiefs
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 450:

  The division of Sokoto caliphates into emirates is due to ________

  Options:
  A) the autocratic rule of Dan Fodio
  B) economical factors
  C) geographical reason
  D) Jihad war
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  The correct answer is C .