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 231:

  The Buhari/Idiagbo regime is popular known for his relentless advocacy of ________

  Options:
  A) OFN
  B) Decree 419
  C) WAI
  D) KAI
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 232:

  Mfecane in South Africa happened between ____________

  Options:
  A) 1815-1880
  B) 1815-1840
  C) 1935-1945
  D) 1935-1948
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 233:

  The Ekiti Parapo was aimed at

  Options:
  A) checking European inroad into Yorubaland
  B) restoring the dignity of the Alaafin
  C) reducing the powers of Ibadan
  D) forming a federated government.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 234:

  When the pattern of Assimilation failed, the french colonialist resolved to ________

  Options:
  A) Association
  B) Coercion
  C) Infliction
  D) Indirect Rule
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 235:

  How many people died in the Mfecane war?

  Options:
  A) Over 1 to 2 million
  B) Over 2 to 3 million
  C) Over 4 to 5 million
  D) Over 5 to 6 million
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 236:

  The Kanem-Borno Empire prospered due to its control over

  Options:
  A) Ivory trade
  B) Salt trade
  C) Gold trade
  D) Copper trade
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 237:

  Nigeria became the ________ member of United nation organization in 1960.

  Options:
  A) 90th
  B) 15th
  C) 99th
  D) 120th
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 238:

  Protests by trade unions in Nigeria during the colonial period were aimed at

  Options:
  A) achieving political independence
  B) establishing more industries
  C) obtaining specific benefits for members
  D) fighting corruption among government officials.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 239:

  The head of the administration of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria was titled

  Options:
  A) High Commissioner
  B) Governor-General
  C) Lieutenant General
  D) Emir
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 240:

  __________ is the economic control and exploitation of foreign lands arising from necessity to reverse the impediment to the accumulation of capital.

  Options:
  A) Imperialism
  B) Capitalism
  C) Socialism
  D) Industrialization
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  The correct answer is A .