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 171:

  The Savannah region in Nigeria was characterized by _________

  Options:
  A) Large vegetation
  B) High population density
  C) Abundant resources
  D) Water
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 172:

  During The Great Trek, the Boers clashed with which indigenous African groups?

  Options:
  A) Maasai and Kikuyu.
  B) Zulu and Xhosa.
  C) San and Khoikhoi.
  D) Berber and Tuareg.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 173:

  The first Africa to be ordained bishop by the Christian missionary school in addition to consecration as bishop of the Niger territory is ___________

  Options:
  A) Thomas Johnson
  B) Ajayi Crowther
  C) Wale Spenser
  D) Dele Giwa
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 174:

  The Economic Commision of West African States (ECOWAS) has its adminsitrative headquarter in ______

  Options:
  A) Lome
  B) Abuja
  C) Lagos
  D) Addis Ababa
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 175:

  Morocco was of strategic importance to the European countries because

  Options:
  A) it possessed good mineral resources
  B) it was highly industrialized
  C) it provided an entrance to the Mediterranean.
  D) of its good climatic conditions
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 176:

  The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorate of Nigeria took place on

  Options:
  A) 10 July, 1914
  B) 1 January, 1921
  C) 10 December, 1941
  D) 1 January, 1914
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 177:

  The Royal Niger Company was influential in the formation of Colonial Nigeria because it

  Options:
  A) enabled the British Empire to establish control over and above its German competitor
  B) paved way for the emergence of the National African Company
  C) served as a means of economic development and investment in Nigeria
  D) encouraged the adoption of the Indirect Rule Policy
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 178:

  When was the Census crisis in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) 1962/1963
  B) 1964/1965
  C) 1965/1966
  D) 1968/1969
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 179:

  Samori Toure adopted the ‘scorched earth’ policy in his

  Options:
  A) military recruitment and training
  B) Islamic reform movement
  C) war against the French
  D) war against rebellious neighbours.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 180:

  The greatest ruler in the history of Benin Kingdom was

  Options:
  A) Oba Ewuare
  B) Oba Ewedo
  C) Oba Ovonramwen
  D) Oba Ewuakpe
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  The correct answer is A .