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 661:

  The Queen mother, Magira, played a prominent role in the government of the

  Options:
  A) Hausa States
  B) Kwararafa Kingdom
  C) Kanem Borno Empire
  D) Igala Kingdom.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 662:

  The main goal of the British expedition against the Aro was to

  Options:
  A) eliminate all opposition to their presence in the hinterland
  B) pave the way for the Christianization of Igboland
  C) destroy the Ibini-Ukpabi oracle
  D) liberate the Igbo from Aro bondage
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 663:

  The first jihad in islam was launched in what year?

  Options:
  A) 1998
  B) 1804
  C) 1918
  D) 1960
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 664:

  Muhammad Ahmad was easily accepted as the Mahdi in the Sudan because

  Options:
  A) the Islamic leaders in the area did not live up to the expectations of the people
  B) he came at a time the people were expecting to be delivered from the Egyptian rulers
  C) the national army was not strong enough to defend the country
  D) he was highly educated in the tenants of the Islamic religion.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 665:

  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 666:

  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 667:

  One major inadequacy of the Richards Constitution was that

  Options:
  A) it was introduced without due and exhaustive consultations
  B) the official members of the legislature were too many
  C) it could not solve Nigeria’s economic and social problems
  D) it did not cater for the interest of the minorities.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 668:

  Which administration favoured decoloniation as self-determination of African states.

  Options:
  A) Balewa's regime
  B) Murtala/Obasanjo regime
  C) Buhari/Idiagbon regime
  D) Sheu Shagari regime.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 669:

  The last ruler of the Ogiso dynasty in the Benin Empire was

  Options:
  A) Oba Eweka
  B) Oba Owodo
  C) Oba Oranmiyan
  D) Oba Ewuare.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 670:

  The Egba welcomed the British missionaries in the 19th century because 

  Options:
  A) of their desire to accept Christianity
  B) of their quest for Western education
  C) they wanted British protection
  D) they wanted to established trade with the British.
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  The correct answer is C .