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 271:

  One of the main aims of the British conquest of Buganda was to

  Options:
  A) gain access to the cape of Good Hope
  B) pain control of the gold mines of Bunyoro
  C) prevent other Europeans from controlling the source of the Nile
  D) take control of the trade routes in the area.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 272:

  The Premier of the Eastern Region of Nigeria in 1962 was

  Options:
  A) Chief Michael Okpara
  B) Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
  C) Dr. Akanu Ibiam
  D) Mr. Ukpabi Asika.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 273:

  Britain suppressed the trans-Atlantic slave trade because

  Options:
  A) there was no more market for slaves in America
  B) it had become very inhuman
  C) the Christian missions preached against it
  D) it became unfavourable to her industrial progress.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 274:

  The Lyttleton Constitution of 1954 introduced which significant political reform in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) Introduction of regional autonomy
  B) Creation of the Office of the Governor-General
  C) Introduction of the federal system
  D) Establishment of the Legislative Council
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 275:

  ___________ constitution gave full blown to federalism in Nigeria.

  Options:
  A) Oliver Lyttleton
  B) Hugh Clifford
  C) Macpherson
  D) Oliver Robertson
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 276:

  The white settlers in Southern Africa were known as

  Options:
  A) Boers
  B) Bushmen
  C) Hottentots
  D) Bantu
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 277:

  Which international boycott significantly contributed to the end of apartheid in South Africa?

  Options:
  A) The Suez Canal Boycott
  B) The Anti-Apartheid Boycott
  C) The Boston Tea Party Boycott
  D) The Montgomery Bus Boycott
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 278:

  The fast spread of Christianity in Nigeria is associated with

  Options:
  A) spiritual appeal
  B) imposition by force
  C) the social equality theory
  D) western education
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 279:

  The Clifford constitution is considered as a landmark in Nigeria history, because it ________

  Options:
  A) made way for elective principle
  B) recognized Lagos as a federal territory
  C) Gives full blown to federalism
  D) Pave way for the office of Prime minister
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 280:

  What was the primary reason for the military takeover by the Abacha regime?

  Options:
  A) To implement economic reforms
  B) To promote religious freedom
  C) To restore democracy
  D) To fight corruption
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  The correct answer is C .