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 191:

  A significant effect of the Christian missionary activity in Nigeria was the

  Options:
  A) training of nationalists
  B) introduction of formal education
  C) introduction of new crops
  D) abolition of the slave trade
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 192:

  When did the Madhist war begin?

  Options:
  A) 1880
  B) 1881
  C) 1882
  D) 1883
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 193:

  One major inadequacy of the Richards Constitution was that

  Options:
  A) it was introduced without due and exhaustive consultations
  B) the official members of the legislature were too many
  C) it could not solve Nigeria’s economic and social problems
  D) it did not cater for the interest of the minorities.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 194:

  One critical factor which spurred the abrupt termination of the Nigerian fledging democracy in the First Republic was the

  Options:
  A) nationwide corruption by the politicians
  B) urge for sectional military representation in government
  C) issue of tribalism and nepotism
  D) use of the soldiers to quell civil unrests and riots
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 195:

  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 .
• Question 196:

  The Nigerian Second Republic adopted a/an ... system of governance

  Options:
  A) West-Minster
  B) British-styled Presidential
  C) American-styled Presidential
  D) Confederal
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 197:

  Which of the following was a significant trading commodity in the Nigeria area before 1800?

  Options:
  A) Coffee
  B) Rubber
  C) Cocoa
  D) Kola nuts
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 198:

  Islam came to Nigeria in the ______ century.

  Options:
  A) 11th
  B) 12th
  C) 17th
  D) 18th
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 199:

  A major factor that led to the success of the Sokoto jihad was

  Options:
  A) military assistance from Borno
  B) lack of unity among the Hausa states
  C) the use of fire-arms by the jihadists
  D) periodic divine interventions.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 200:

  Which of the following served as a commander of the ECOMOG?

  Options:
  A) Bashir Magashi
  B) Victor Malu
  C) Ishaya Bamaiyi
  D) Sam Tella.
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  The correct answer is B .