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 decline of the Songhai Empire in the 16th century was partly due to

  Options:
  A) Internal unrest and external attacks
  B) Arab invasions
  C) British colonial expansion
  D) Portuguese trade restrictions
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2:

  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 3:

  The main reason for the construction of the railway from Port-Harcourt into the hinterland was the

  Options:
  A) discovery of a deep sea harbor at Port-Harcourt
  B) discovery of tin in Jos area
  C) need to evacuate export crops from the hinterland
  D) discovery of coal at Udi
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 4:

  The Northern region of Nigeria gained self-government in ____.

  Options:
  A) 1957
  B) 1958
  C) 1959
  D) 1960
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 5:

  Which of the following played the greatest role in the British conquest of Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) The John Holt Company
  B) The Royal Niger Company
  C) The Church Missionary Society
  D) The Roman Catholic Mission.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 6:

  The 1922 Clifford Constitution restricted the franchise to

  Options:
  A) Calabar and Benin
  B) Lagos and Calabar
  C) Lagos and Warri
  D) Warri and Lokoja
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 7:

  In 1887, a plot to depose Kabaka Mwanga was hatched by

  Options:
  A) a Muslim group
  B) Baganda Christians
  C) Arab slave merchants
  D) Egyptian mercenaries.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 8:

  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 9:

  Who was known as the Napoleon of West Africa?

  Options:
  A) Cedric Senghor
  B) Mohammad Ali
  C) Samori Toure
  D) None of the above
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 10:

  The Nok culture was known for

  Options:
  A) terracotta sculptures
  B) water painting
  C) fishing
  D) dancing
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  The correct answer is A .