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 731:

  The republic of Benin was formerly known as

  Options:
  A) Nguni
  B) Dahomey
  C) Zulu
  D) Rhodesia
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 732:

  The main aim of the formation of ECOMOG was to

  Options:
  A) foster stability in West Africa
  B) solve boundary disputes among member states
  C) provide security for the whole of Africa
  D) tackle the problem of piracy in African seaways.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 733:

  Sierra leone gained independence in?

  Options:
  A) 1957
  B) 1961
  C) 1960
  D) 1990
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 734:

  The Benin kingdom is stratified into three age grades which are

  Options:
  A) Irogbae, Edion, Igbhele
  B) Irogbae, Ighele and Edionwere
  C) Irogbae, Edion and Edionwere
  D) Edion, Ighele and Edionwere
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 735:

  Samori Toure adopted the ‘scorched earth’ policy in his

  Options:
  A) military recruitment and training
  B) Islamic reform movement
  C) war against the French
  D) war against rebellious neighbours.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 736:

  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 737:

  The failure of the old Oyo empire was attributed to______

  Options:
  A) British present in Yoruba Land
  B) Internal and external crisis
  C) Civilization
  D) Revolt of Kakanfo Afonja
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 738:

  The Nigerian Youth Movement collapsed as a result of

  Options:
  A) its failure to win elections
  B) shortage of funds to run its affairs
  C) the harassment of its leadership by government
  D) the break-up of its leadership.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 739:

  The people of Nupe mainly derive their source of livelihood from?

  Options:
  A) Fishing
  B) Farming
  C) Taping
  D) Crafting
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 740:

  Anti-colonial movements in Nigeria before the World War II involved

  Options:
  A) attempts to violently chase the British out of the country
  B) collaboration with the British authority
  C) peaceful protests through petitions and conferences
  D) the establishment of pressure groups by traditional rulers.
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  The correct answer is C .