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 51:

  Under the chairmanship of ... the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was formed

  Options:
  A) Yakubu Gowon
  B) Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
  C) Murtala Muhammed
  D) Aguiyi Ironsi
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 52:

  In Africa, the colonial authorities introduced modern means of transportation in order to

  Options:
  A) develop the internal markets
  B) increase farmers’ purchasing power
  C) encourage urban development
  D) promote import-export trade.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 53:

  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 54:

  The 1959 general election was between three political parties which at the time were

  Options:
  A) NCNC, NPC, NNDP
  B) AG, NCNC, NNDP
  C) SDP, LP, NPC
  D) AG, NCNC, NPC
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 55:

  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 56:

  The early missionaries abandoned their work in Benin mainly because of

  Options:
  A) antagonism from the Oba
  B) resistance from the people
  C) lack of resources
  D) ill health and health.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 57:

  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 58:

  The dissatisfaction of the Boer with British reforms at the Cape Colony made them to

  Options:
  A) stage a rebellion against the British
  B) negotiate peace settlement with the British
  C) form a strong political organization
  D) emigrate from the area.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 59:

  Nationalist’s resistance to colonialism in Africa was influenced by

  Options:
  A) the level of literacy among the people
  B) relations between the Africans and Europeans
  C) the effect of Islamic religion on the people
  D) the nature and character of the leadership.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 60:

  Certain chiefs in Eastern Nigeria were called warrant chiefs because they

  Options:
  A) had some royal connections
  B) were created by the British
  C) had warrants to arrest offenders
  D) were the first to receive Western education.
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  The correct answer is B .