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 1:

  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 2:

  Lyttleton significance in the political development of Nigeria was that, he ______

  Options:
  A) introduced the Federal system of governmnet
  B) introduced elective principle
  C) divided the Southern province
  D) created central legislative unit.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3:

  The power that emerged after the First World War was

  Options:
  A) Great Britain
  B) Russia
  C) the USA
  D) Japan.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4:

  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 5:

  The Omani influence in East Africa led to the growth of a distinct Swahili culture. What contributed to the development of this culture?

  Options:
  A) Chinese trade missions
  B) Persian conquests
  C) Indian migration
  D) Portuguese colonization
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 6:

  The founder of the MAHDIA (MAHDIYA) MOVEMENT is?

  Options:
  A) Muhammed Ahmad
  B) Abubakar Bello
  C) Muhammed Bello
  D) Uthmna Dan Fodio
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 7:

  One of the following majorly influence the success of Sokoto jihad

  Options:
  A) aligning with Yoruba's
  B) lack of Unity among Hausa states
  C) the mighty men of the Jihadist
  D) military assistance from Igbo land
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 8:

  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 9:

  Nigeria joined UNO as the ___ member.

  Options:
  A) 99th
  B) 100th
  C) 98th
  D) 90th
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 10:

  The greatest problem faced by the Old Oyo Empire in the early 19th century was the

  Options:
  A) weakening of the central authority
  B) incursion of the jihadists
  C) British encroachment into Yorubaland
  D) dominant influence of Bashorun Gaha.
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  The correct answer is A .