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 721:

  What contributed significantly to the rise of early states in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) Industrial revolution
  B) Arab trade routes
  C) European colonization
  D) Agricultural advancements
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 722:

  Paternalism was a colonial policy adopted
  by

  Options:
  A) Britain
  B) Portugal
  C) Germany
  D) France.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 723:

  The Mahdist state or Sudanese Mahdiyya, was a _________ movement launched in 1881.

  Options:
  A) Religious and Political
  B) Economic and Political
  C) Social and Political
  D) Economic and Social
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 724:

  The nationalist movement in Nigeria during the post-war period was primarily led by

  Options:
  A) the intelligentsia
  B) businessmen
  C) students
  D) local chiefs
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 725:

  Increase in the number of people living below the poverty line in Africa is particularly because

  Options:
  A) The largest proportion of Africa's populations are unemployed
  B) Of the prevalence of corruption
  C) Of the problem of insecurity scaring away investors
  D) A vast majority of its populants have chosen to be unproductive
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 726:

  Under the Qaramanli rulers, the economy of Libya depend on

  Options:
  A) agriculture and slave trade
  B) piracy and trade
  C) taxation and tribute
  D) war booties and tolls.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 727:

  The British policy of indirect rule sought to 

  Options:
  A) encourage the educated elite to participate in local administration
  B) make the indigenous political institutions adapt to British system of Government
  C) use indigenous political institutions to serve British interest
  D) promote co-operation between the educated elite and the indigenous rulers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 728:

  The establishment of Freetown in 1822 facilitated

  Options:
  A) the settlement of freed slaves
  B) Christian missionary activities
  C) humanitarian activities
  D) the improvement of agriculture.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 729:

  A major impact of the Omani on East Africa was the

  Options:
  A) spread of Islam
  B) emergence of states
  C) improvement in agriculture
  D) introduction of the slave trade.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 730:

  The civil war between Yakubu Gowon and OdumegwuOjukwu was mainly as a result of __________

  Options:
  A) Disrespect
  B) Favoritism
  C) Clause of Anarchy
  D) Crave for power
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  The correct answer is D .