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 341:

  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 342:

  Ibadan-Ijebu relations in the 19th Century became hostile as a result of

  Options:
  A) boundary disputes between them
  B) succession to the Ijebu throne
  C) British annexation of Lagos
  D) Ibadan’s attempt to reach the coast.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 343:

  The main party against apartheid party in South African was the __________

  Options:
  A) Nigeria-South Africa Republic
  B) British Unionist Congress
  C) National Party
  D) African National Congress
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 344:

  The Uzama title holders in Benin Kingdom were responsible for

  Options:
  A) advising the Oba in the administration of the Kingdom
  B) punishing erring members of the royal family
  C) defending the Kingdom from external attacks
  D) settling disputes between the Oba and other chiefs.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 345:

  In 1973, Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with Israel because of Israel’s

  Options:
  A) occupation of Egyptian territory
  B) support for apartheid South Africa
  C) support for Biafra during the war
  D) raid on Entebbe airport in Uganda.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 346:

  By the issuing the declaration of Independence, the then continental congress was changed to _____

  Options:
  A) France
  B) USA
  C) Germany
  D) Russia
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 347:

  The expanionist usually carry their claims from africa usually through a\an ,......

  Options:
  A) Hinterland
  B) Valley
  C) Boundary
  D) Mace
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 348:

  Kastina and Akwa-Ibom were created in September, _____.

  Options:
  A) 1985
  B) 1986
  C) 1987
  D) 1988
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 349:

  The main reason for the construction of the railway from Port-Harcourt into the hinterland was the

  Options:
  A) discovery of a deep sea harbor at Port-Harcourt
  B) discovery of tin in Jos area
  C) need to evacuate export crops from the hinterland
  D) discovery of coal at Udi
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 350:

  The .... was the programme initiated to institutionalise the local government system in Nigeria

  Options:
  A) Local Government Reform of 1976
  B) Local Government Reform of 1979
  C) Municipal Local Authority Reform of 1976
  D) Municipal Local Authority Reform of 1979
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  The correct answer is A .