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 91:

  Amilcar Cabral led the liberation struggle against Portuguese domination is

  Options:
  A) Angola
  B) Mozambique
  C) Guinea Bissau
  D) Cape Verde.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 92:

  Nineteenth century Egyptian nationalism principally aimed at

  Options:
  A) controlling the Suez Canal
  B) forming a constitutional government in Egypt
  C) bringing down the monarchy
  D) ensuring Egyptian independence.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 93:

  Which of these system was most popular in the pre-colonial era?

  Options:
  A) The barter system
  B) The coin system
  C) The paper notes
  D) The digital system
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 94:

  The __________ constitution introduced federalism in Nigeria.

  Options:
  A) Richard's
  B) Clifford's
  C) Macpherson's
  D) Lyttleton's
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 95:

  The Mau Mau revolt in Kenya had its origin in the

  Options:
  A) colonial government’s inability to provide essential services to the people
  B) imprisonment of Jomo Kenyatta by the colonial administration
  C) occupation of Kikuyu land by the British
  D) inherent militancy of the Kikuyu.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 96:

  The political party that controlled the federal Governmnet during the second republic in Nigeria was the

  Options:
  A) Great Nigeria People's party
  B) Nigeria People's party
  C) Unity party of Nigeria
  D) National party of Nigeria
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 97:

  Which British explorer is credited with the "discovery" of the Niger River, sparking further interest in the Nigeria Area?

  Options:
  A) James Cook
  B) John Cabot
  C) David Livingstone
  D) Mungo Park
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 98:

  The second military coup d' e tat in Nigeria took place on

  Options:
  A) July 29, 1966
  B) June 30, 1976
  C) January 15, 1966
  D) February 3, 1976
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 99:

  The political parties that formed the opposition during the First Republic in Nigeria were the

  Options:
  A) NCNC and AG
  B) AG and UMBC
  C) NCNC and NEPU
  D) UMBC and NEPU.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 100:

  Due to colonialism, the new day Nigeria now has _______as her official language.

  Options:
  A) English
  B) Pidgin
  C) Hausa
  D) French
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  The correct answer is A .