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 21:

  The Fashoda incident of 1898 resulted in a rift between

  Options:
  A) France and Germany
  B) Germany and Britain
  C) France and Italy
  D) Britain and France
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 22:

  Samori Toure is often described as the “African Napoleon” because he

  Options:
  A) was a great military tactician
  B) learned a great deal from Napoleon
  C) employed similar tactics as Napoleon
  D) had a well trained army.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 23:

  The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced a new political structure in Nigeria. What was a major criticism of this constitution by Nigerian nationalists?

  Options:
  A) It failed to recognize the diversity of ethnic groups in Nigeria.
  B) It favored the interests of urban elites over rural populations.
  C) It restricted the activities of nationalist organizations.
  D) It granted too much power to regional governments.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 24:

  ___________ was the governor of the protectorate of Lagos and Southern Nigeria in 1906.

  Options:
  A) Sir Walter Raleigh
  B) Sir Walter Egerton
  C) Lord Lugard
  D) Sir William Robertson
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 25:

  One of the following persons was not arrested over the May Day riots

  Options:
  A) Arisekola Alao
  B) Comrade Ola Oni
  C) Chief Bola Ige
  D) Lam Adesina
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 26:

  Certain chiefs in Eastern Nigeria were called warrant chiefs because they

  Options:
  A) had some royal connections
  B) were created by the British
  C) had warrants to arrest offenders
  D) were the first to receive Western education.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 27:

  The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced the concept of regionalism in Nigeria, dividing the country into how many regions?

  Options:
  A) 5
  B) 4
  C) 2
  D) 3
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 28:

  The political party that controlled the federal Governmnet during the second republic in Nigeria was the

  Options:
  A) Great Nigeria People's party
  B) Nigeria People's party
  C) Unity party of Nigeria
  D) National party of Nigeria
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 29:

  The first jihad in islam was launched in what year?

  Options:
  A) 1998
  B) 1804
  C) 1918
  D) 1960
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 30:

  The 1960 Sharpeville revolt was specifically against

  Options:
  A) labour laws
  B) land laws
  C) marriage laws
  D) pass laws
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  The correct answer is D .