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 161:

  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 162:

  Which of the following was referred to as 'Province of Freedom' in the 19th century?

  Options:
  A) Liberia
  B) The Gambia
  C) Ghana
  D) Sierra Leone
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 163:

  All the following except one led to the re-emergence of old trade patterns under Omani rule

  Options:
  A) availability of capital from India
  B) increased demand for slaves
  C) attack on the Portuguese in the 1640s
  D) willingness of Africans in the interior to take slaves to the coast
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 164:

  The Yaba Higher College did not meet the aspirations of the nationalists because

  Options:
  A) it was meant to train assistants to Europeans
  B) all its staff were Europeans
  C) only Europeans were qualified for admission
  D) it was affiliated to a polytechnic in Europe
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 165:

  The Great Trek happened in what country?

  Options:
  A) South Africa
  B) Liberia
  C) Sierra Leone
  D) Egypt
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 166:

  The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced a new political structure in Nigeria. What was a major criticism of this constitution by Nigerian nationalists?

  Options:
  A) It failed to recognize the diversity of ethnic groups in Nigeria.
  B) It favored the interests of urban elites over rural populations.
  C) It restricted the activities of nationalist organizations.
  D) It granted too much power to regional governments.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 167:

  Which Christian missionary is known for translating the Bible into several indigenous Liberian languages?

  Options:
  A) Edward Blyden
  B) Samuel Ajayi Crowther
  C) Mary Slessor
  D) Lott Cary
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 168:

  The Sokoto Jihad was

  Options:
  A) the first Islamic movement in West Africa
  B) an attempt to establish Fulani dominance
  C) the last of the 19th century Jihads
  D) the origin of the other Jihads in West Africa.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 169:

  An important function of FEDECO during the 1979 elections was

  Options:
  A) establishing party offices
  B) promulgating the new constitution into law
  C) swearing-in of elected officials
  D) delineating electoral constituencies.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 170:

  The system of Government in the Sokoto Caliphate was

  Options:
  A) Democracy
  B) Parliamentary
  C) Totalitarianism
  D) Communism
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  The correct answer is C .