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 511:

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

  Options:
  A) ensure perfect control of the economy
  B) further weaken the position of the elite class
  C) assist the Christian missionaries in their activities
  D) secure cheap labour for railway construction.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 512:

  Which of these system was most popular in the pre-colonial era?

  Options:
  A) The barter system
  B) The coin system
  C) The paper notes
  D) The digital system
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 513:

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

  Options:
  A) ensure perfect control of the economy
  B) further weaken the position of the elite class
  C) assist the Christian missionaries in their activities
  D) secure cheap labour for railway construction.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 514:

  Which of the following served as federal ministers under the Tafawa Balewa Administration?

  Options:
  A) Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu and Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh.
  B) Chief Kolawole Balogun and Alhaji Adamu Ciroma.
  C) Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Wada and Chief Richard Akinjide
  D) Chief Aja Nwachukwu and Alhaji Umaru Dikko.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 515:

  In post-apartheid South Africa, the main concern of government is to

  Options:
  A) punish the people who perpetrated apartheid
  B) redress the injustices of the apartheid policy
  C) make the country the giant of Africa
  D) make the country a permanent member of the UN Security Council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 516:

  The greatest problem faced by the Old Oyo Empire in the early 19th century was the

  Options:
  A) weakening of the central authority
  B) incursion of the jihadists
  C) British encroachment into Yorubaland
  D) dominant influence of Bashorun Gaha.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 517:

  Who was the head of the Zulus at the time of the Mfecane war?

  Options:
  A) Zwide
  B) Shaka
  C) Dingiswayo
  D) Sobhuza
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 518:

  The rise of Shaka the Zulu was a result
  of the

  Options:
  A) introduction of new military tactics
  B) support he got from the Boer
  C) wealth he acquired from heavy taxation
  D) decentralization of political authority.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 519:

  One critical factor which spurred the abrupt termination of the Nigerian fledging democracy in the First Republic was the

  Options:
  A) nationwide corruption by the politicians
  B) urge for sectional military representation in government
  C) issue of tribalism and nepotism
  D) use of the soldiers to quell civil unrests and riots
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 520:

  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 .