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 351:

  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 352:

  In what year did Britain invade Egypt?

  Options:
  A) 1882
  B) 1884
  C) 1886
  D) 1888
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 353:

  The Ife Civilization is most remarkable for its

  Options:
  A) use of terra cotta and bronze heads
  B) multiplicity of idols and gods
  C) its discovery of terra cotta (burnt clay)
  D) use of carved woods and ivory
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 354:

  The 1886 Treaty is significant in Yoruba history because it

  Options:
  A) brought peace and stability to Yorubaland
  B) affirmed Ekitiparapo’s independence
  C) was negotiated by two Yoruba repatriates
  D) reopened trade between Lagos and the hinterland.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 355:

  The strained relationship between Nigeria and Britain during Murtala/Obasanjo's regime in 1975 led to ________

  Options:
  A) Nigeria leaving European Union
  B) African Union sanction code
  C) nationalisation of British petroleum and Barclays bank
  D) nationalisation of cocoa house in Ibadan
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 356:

  The Nigerian Second Republic adopted a/an ... system of governance

  Options:
  A) West-Minster
  B) British-styled Presidential
  C) American-styled Presidential
  D) Confederal
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 357:

  What was the political structure of the Nupe Kingdom during this period?

  Options:
  A) Feudal system
  B) Absolute monarchy
  C) Tribal confederation
  D) Parliamentary democracy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 358:

  The 1922 Clifford Constitution restricted the franchise to

  Options:
  A) Calabar and Benin
  B) Lagos and Calabar
  C) Lagos and Warri
  D) Warri and Lokoja
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 359:

  One of these is not a social development under colonial rule.

  Options:
  A) Trade relation
  B) Common legal system
  C) Emergence of press
  D) Exploitation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 360:

  The KanemBornu Empire existed in areas which are now part of the following countries except

  Options:
  A) Chad
  B) Central African Republic
  C) Nigeria
  D) Togo
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  The correct answer is D .