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:

  All the following are reasons for military intervention in Nigeria except

  Options:
  A) tribalism and nepotism
  B) regular promotion of military officers
  C) mismanagement of public funds
  D) low level of economic development
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 232:

  How many geo-political zones are there in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) 5
  B) 6
  C) 7
  D) 8
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 233:

  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 234:

  One of these is a regional language of the Omani Empire?

  Options:
  A) English
  B) Sweden
  C) Arabic
  D) Portuguese
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 235:

  The 1959 general election was between three political parties which at the time were

  Options:
  A) NCNC, NPC, NNDP
  B) AG, NCNC, NNDP
  C) SDP, LP, NPC
  D) AG, NCNC, NPC
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 236:

  _________ led to the European merchant agenda for imperialism and smooth penetration of Nigeria

  Options:
  A) The need to extend christianity in Africa
  B) Abolition of slave trade and the need for raw materials.
  C) Need for Africa civilization
  D) Need to help Nigeria become federation
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 237:

  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 238:

  The Efik are primarily located in _________

  Options:
  A) Northern Nigeria
  B) Eastern Nigeria
  C) Southern Nigeria
  D) Western Nigeria
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 239:

  _______ who was the minister of defence staff of the republic of Biafra, formally renounced the existence of the state in 1970.

  Options:
  A) Major Chukwuma Chukwudi
  B) Chief Emmanuel Okonkwo
  C) Major General Philip Effiong
  D) Chief Odumegwe Ojukwu
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 240:

  The support of the Felahin helps Mohammed Ali ___________

  Options:
  A) eliminating the Mamluks
  B) fight against the French men
  C) gain effective control of Egypt
  D) eradicate British rule
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  The correct answer is B .