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:

  How did the establishment of missionary schools during the colonial era affect the Nigerian economy?

  Options:
  A) It led to increased government spending on education.
  B) It hindered economic development due to religious conflicts.
  C) It improved the literacy rate and provided a skilled workforce.
  D) It favored British education over traditional Nigerian education.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2:

  The Scramble of Africans by Europeans in 1884/85 Berlin Conference made Nigeria a British _________ colony.

  Options:
  A) North Africa
  B) East Africa
  C) South Africa
  D) West Africa
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3:

  The most immediate reason for the declaration, by Ojukwu, of Eastern Nigeria as an independent State of Biafra was that

  Options:
  A) The Gowon-led coup strictly targeted the Igbos
  B) The wanted the freedom for the Igbos at all cost
  C) Of the creation of twelve States by Gowon to dismantle any secessionist agenda
  D) corruption and oppression was too prevalent in Nigeria
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4:

  A major economic activity among the Nupe was

  Options:
  A) horse breeding
  B) leather work
  C) canoe-building
  D) cattle rearing.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 5:

  Which constitutional conference in London paved the way for Nigeria's independence?

  Options:
  A) London Conference of 1945
  B) London Conference of 1920
  C) London Conference of 1963
  D) London Conference of 1957
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 6:

  The city of Ife, in present-day Nigeria, is famous for its artistic heritage, particularly its

  Options:
  A) Beadwork
  B) Adire textiles
  C) Wooden masks
  D) Terracotta sculptures
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 7:

  The "Magna Carta," signed in 1215, limited the power of which monarch?

  Options:
  A) King Louis XIV of France
  B) King Henry VIII of England
  C) King John of England
  D) Emperor Charlemagne of the Holy Roman Empire
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 8:

  Nigeria was thena conglomerations of _________

  Options:
  A) Nations
  B) Peoples
  C) Ethnic groups
  D) Wards
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 9:

  The first African female President of the United Nations General Assembly is

  Options:
  A) Elizabeth Rhoda
  B) Angie Brooks
  C) Queen Nziga
  D) Sirleaf Johnson
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 10:

  The crown colony system is ________

  Options:
  A) a form of British direct rule of British annexed territory
  B) the home of the queen for admin purpose
  C) where all the African countries are administered
  D) the seat for traditional rulers playing indirect rule
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  The correct answer is A .