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 461:

  One of the following is not a gearing factor towards the great trek.

  Options:
  A) Freedom from British domination
  B) Bringing back to normal the economic, cultural and political independence
  C) The panic that emigration might decline civilization
  D) The fear of conflict on the eastern frontier of South Africa
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 462:

  A major reason for the introduction of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria was to

  Options:
  A) further weaken the position of the elite class
  B) assist the Christian missionaries in their activities
  C) ensure perfect control of the economy
  D) secure cheap labour for railway construction
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 463:

  The Nigerian Second Republic adopted a/an ... system of governance

  Options:
  A) West-Minster
  B) British-styled Presidential
  C) American-styled Presidential
  D) Confederal
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 464:

  Mohammed Ali was able to gain effective control of Egypt

  Options:
  A) by defeating the Wahabis
  B) by eliminating the Mamluks
  C) with the support of the Felahin
  D) with the support of the French.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 465:

  The Ogaden war between Ethiopia and Somalia was caused by

  Options:
  A) disagreement over trade
  B) refugee problems
  C) boundary disputes
  D) personality clash between their leaders
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 466:

  Which of the following served as a commander of the ECOMOG?

  Options:
  A) Bashir Magashi
  B) Victor Malu
  C) Ishaya Bamaiyi
  D) Sam Tella.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 467:

  NYM(Nigerian Youth Movement) evolved from _____.

  Options:
  A) LYM
  B) NNDP
  C) NCNC
  D) NPC
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 468:

  What was the outcome of the Battle of Adwa in 1896?

  Options:
  A) Ethiopia and Italy signed a peace treaty.
  B) Italy withdrew from Ethiopia.
  C) Ethiopia gained full independence from Italy.
  D) Ethiopia was annexed by Italy.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 469:

  The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorate of Nigeria took place on

  Options:
  A) 10 July, 1914
  B) 1 January, 1921
  C) 10 December, 1941
  D) 1 January, 1914
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 470:

  The most immediate reason for the declaration, by Ojukwu, of Eastern Nigeria as an independent State of Biafra was that

  Options:
  A) The Gowon-led coup strictly targeted the Igbos
  B) The wanted the freedom for the Igbos at all cost
  C) Of the creation of twelve States by Gowon to dismantle any secessionist agenda
  D) corruption and oppression was too prevalent in Nigeria
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  The correct answer is C .