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:

  Who established the Tukulor empire?

  Options:
  A) Cedric Senghor
  B) Mohammad Ali
  C) Al-Ḥajj ʿUmar
  D) None of the above
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 512:

  One of the factors that attracted the Europeans to East Africa was the desire

  Options:
  A) for tropical produce
  B) for territorial expansion
  C) to establish Christian missions
  D) to spread Western education.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 513:

  The Nguni people are originally from?

  Options:
  A) South Africa
  B) Namibia
  C) Mozambique
  D) Botswana
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 514:

  Which of the following was one of the demands of the National Congress of British West Africa?

  Options:
  A) Expulsion of all Syrians and Lebanese from the colonies.
  B) Establishment of a university in each of the colonies.
  C) Election of Africans into each colony's council.
  D) Restriction of the activities of Christian missionaries in the colonies.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 515:

  The Buhari/Idiagbo regime is popular known for his relentless advocacy of ________

  Options:
  A) OFN
  B) Decree 419
  C) WAI
  D) KAI
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 516:

  The Africans transported across the Atlantic as slaves were mostly

  Options:
  A) people with criminal records
  B) disabled persons
  C) people with low income
  D) able-bodied men
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 517:

  The _________ wield the administrative power over other Yoruba land in 19th century.

  Options:
  A) Ijebu people
  B) Oyo empire
  C) Dahomey
  D) Ile Ife
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 518:

  Which influential leader in the Sokoto Caliphate was responsible for administration and justice?

  Options:
  A) Waziri
  B) Caliph
  C) Emir
  D) Imam
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 519:

  In 17th Century, the Dutch settlers largely relied on ... to build up South Africa

  Options:
  A) natural resources
  B) government proceeds
  C) black South African slaves
  D) basic social infrastructures
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 520:

  The Royal Niger Company was renamed

  Options:
  A) British West African Company
  B) United African Company
  C) Lever Brothers NigeriaPlc
  D) Leventis Nigeria Plc.
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  The correct answer is B .