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:

  Portuguese speaking countries in Africa who were formerly colonized by Portugal are generally refer to as____________

  Options:
  A) Busophone
  B) Anglophone
  C) Francophone
  D) Spaniards
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2:

  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 3:

  The survival of Ethiopia as an independent polity was as a result of the 

  Options:
  A) alliance with some European powers
  B) strong economic base of the kingdom
  C) location of the kingdom
  D) introduction of a compulsory military service
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4:

  The __________ were the first missionaries to arrive Nigeria.

  Options:
  A) Anglicans
  B) Catholics
  C) Witnesses
  D) Apostolic
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 5:

  Under the chairmanship of ... the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was formed

  Options:
  A) Yakubu Gowon
  B) Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
  C) Murtala Muhammed
  D) Aguiyi Ironsi
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 6:

  Who established the Sokoto Caliphate?

  Options:
  A) Abdullahi Dan Fodio
  B) Ahmadu Bello
  C) Usman Dan Fodio
  D) None of the above
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 7:

  Once an empty calabash is send out by the Bashorun to an unconstitutional Alaafin on behalf of the Oyomesis, such Alaafin has to ________

  Options:
  A) Appease to the gods
  B) Commit Suicide
  C) Bend the Knee to Oyomesi
  D) Stay Indoor for 7days
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 8:

  All but one of the following played vital roles in the expansion of the missionary movements into Africa

  Options:
  A) the regeneration of the African people
  B) the anti-slavery agenda
  C) humanitarian conscience for Africa
  D) the prevalence of western education
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 9:

  The European power that acquired the largest number of territories in West Africa was

  Options:
  A) Britain
  B) Germany
  C) Belgium
  D) France.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 10:

  The main goal of the British expedition against the Aro was to

  Options:
  A) eliminate all opposition to their presence in the hinterland
  B) pave the way for the Christianization of Igboland
  C) destroy the Ibini-Ukpabi oracle
  D) liberate the Igbo from Aro bondage
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  The correct answer is A .