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 571:

  The expansion of white communities in South Africa is a major cause of ________

  Options:
  A) The great trek
  B) Racial war
  C) African unionism
  D) The great war
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 572:

  Which external influence contributed to the spread of the Bantu language in the Nigeria area?

  Options:
  A) Nok civilization
  B) Egyptian traders
  C) Phoenician explorers
  D) Arab merchants
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 573:

  General Muhammadu Buhari regime was overthrown by

  Options:
  A) Gen. Ibrahim Babangida
  B) Buka Suka Dimka
  C) Gen. Sani Abacha
  D) Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 574:

  The nationalist leaders who played prominent roles during Zimbabwe’s struggle for independence were

  Options:
  A) Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo
  B) Abel Muzerewaand Kamuzu Banda
  C) Sam Nujoma and Chris Hani
  D) Ndabaningi Sithole and Augustiho Neto.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 575:

  The Fashoda incident of 1898 resulted in a rift between

  Options:
  A) France and Germany
  B) Germany and Britain
  C) France and Italy
  D) Britain and France
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 576:

  The 1922 Clifford Constitution restricted the franchise to

  Options:
  A) Calabar and Benin
  B) Lagos and Calabar
  C) Lagos and Warri
  D) Warri and Lokoja
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 577:

  The prime minister in the kingdom of Buganda was known as

  Options:
  A) Mugema
  B) Katikiro
  C) Kabaka
  D) Omuwanika.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 578:

  In pre-colonial Nigeria, the Nsibidi form of writing was found in the

  Options:
  A) Niger-Benue Confluence
  B) Cross River Area
  C) Niger Delta
  D) Anambra River Valley.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 579:

  Who were the first Europeans travellers to reach Benin?

  Options:
  A) Germans
  B) French
  C) Portuguese
  D) British
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 580:

  In pre-colonial Nigeria, intergroup contacts were encourage mostly by

  Options:
  A) military alliance
  B) marriage ties
  C) political ties
  D) economic interdependence
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  The correct answer is D .