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 81:

  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 82:

  The civilization of NOK people depict

  Options:
  A) The different stages of development in Nigeria
  B) The stone age civilization
  C) The ancient society called Nigeria
  D) The Hausa movement
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 83:

  The method that was used by the Europeans to control the admininstration of the Southern Nigeria was

  Options:
  A) Assimilation
  B) Divide and Rule
  C) Persuasion
  D) Trade concession
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 84:

  Colonialism is often regarded as a double-edged sword particularly because

  Options:
  A) the infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit their natural resources
  B) educational institutions were built which contributed to human capacity development
  C) the raods built by the Europeans lead to the urbanization of West African towns and cities
  D) the European investment in the extractive industry developed trade and commerce
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 85:

  The major reason for Nigeria’s interest in the Liberian Civil War was to save herself from

  Options:
  A) bearing the burden of the war’s refugees
  B) losing her investments in Liberia
  C) losing her citizens in Liberia
  D) losing her position as a regional power.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 86:

  The Tin Producers’ Association was formed in 1929 to

  Options:
  A) increase the production of tin
  B) alleviate the hardship of miners
  C) regulate the supply of tin
  D) introduce modern methods of production.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 87:

  Protests by trade unions in Nigeria during the colonial period were aimed at

  Options:
  A) achieving political independence
  B) establishing more industries
  C) obtaining specific benefits for members
  D) fighting corruption among government officials.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 88:

  Muhammadu Buhari served as Nigeria's military head of state during which period?

  Options:
  A) 1976-1979
  B) 2007-2010
  C) 1993-1998
  D) 1983-1985
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 89:

  The main cause of the decline of the Benin Kingdom in the 19th century was the

  Options:
  A) absence of a strong and effective army
  B) bitter struggle for the throne by the ruling families
  C) strained relations between Benin and Agbor
  D) British abolition of the trans- Atlantic slave trade.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 90:

  Where was indirect rule practised before it was introduced to Africa?

  Options:
  A) India.
  B) Malaysia.
  C) Pakistan.
  D) Indonesia.
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  The correct answer is A .