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 longest war in Yoruba land lasted _____ years.

  Options:
  A) 15
  B) 14
  C) 16
  D) 10
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2:

  In what year was ECOWAS established?

  Options:
  A) 1975
  B) 1976
  C) 1960
  D) 1963
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3:

  The ... headed under the Chairmanship Muhammadu Buhari was the governing body in Nigeria

  Options:
  A) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  B) Supreme Military Council
  C) Provisional Ruling Council
  D) Transitional Military Council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 4:

  The savannah region of Nigeria is characterized by

  Options:
  A) high population density
  B) sparse vegetation
  C) abundant resources
  D) large bodies of water
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 5:

  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 6:

  The legendary founder of the Kanuri was

  Options:
  A) Ali Ghaji
  B) Idris b. Ali Katagarmabe
  C) Idris Alooma
  D) Sayf b. dhi Yazan.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 7:

  Which external influence contributed to the spread of the Bantu language in the Nigeria area?

  Options:
  A) Nok civilization
  B) Egyptian traders
  C) Phoenician explorers
  D) Arab merchants
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 8:

  In pre-colonial Nigeria, intergroup contacts were encourage mostly by

  Options:
  A) military alliance
  B) marriage ties
  C) political ties
  D) economic interdependence
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 9:

  The Olu of Itsekiri was assisted in his administration by a council of chiefs called

  Options:
  A) Ogboni
  B) Ekpako
  C) Ojoye
  D) Ekine
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 10:

  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 .