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 61:

  In what century did the Trans-Saharan trade start?

  Options:
  A) 8th century
  B) 5th century
  C) 17th century
  D) 4th century
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 62:

  The main party against apartheid party in South African was the __________

  Options:
  A) Nigeria-South Africa Republic
  B) British Unionist Congress
  C) National Party
  D) African National Congress
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 63:

  The Oyo Empire collapsed as a result of

  Options:
  A) internal and external crises
  B) the revolt of Afonja
  C) the weakening of the army
  D) British presence in Yorubaland.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 64:

  The Sokoto Jihad was

  Options:
  A) the first Islamic movement in West Africa
  B) an attempt to establish Fulani dominance
  C) the last of the 19th century Jihads
  D) the origin of the other Jihads in West Africa.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 65:

  The division of the Sokoto Caliphate into Emirates was largely due to

  Options:
  A) the autocratic directive of Dan Fodio
  B) the rivalry that persisted between the Hausa Jihadists and the Fulani scholars
  C) geographical reasons
  D) economical factors
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 66:

  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 67:

  One of these is a regional language of the Omani Empire?

  Options:
  A) English
  B) Sweden
  C) Arabic
  D) Portuguese
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 68:

  The support of the Felahin helps Mohammed Ali ___________

  Options:
  A) eliminating the Mamluks
  B) fight against the French men
  C) gain effective control of Egypt
  D) eradicate British rule
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 69:

  The Nigerian second republic began in the year ____

  Options:
  A) 1983
  B) 1979
  C) 1963
  D) 1966
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 70:

  One of the following persons was not arrested over the May Day riots

  Options:
  A) Arisekola Alao
  B) Comrade Ola Oni
  C) Chief Bola Ige
  D) Lam Adesina
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  The correct answer is A .