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:

  A reason for the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates of Nigeria in 1914 was

  Options:
  A) economic expediency
  B) territorial integration
  C) political balancing
  D) religious harmony.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 352:

  The Queen mother, Magira, played a prominent role in the government of the

  Options:
  A) Hausa States
  B) Kwararafa Kingdom
  C) Kanem Borno Empire
  D) Igala Kingdom.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 353:

  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 354:

  The Centenary Anniversary of Nigeria was done to commemorate Nigeria's

  Options:
  A) Independence ceremony of October 1st 1960
  B) Amalgamation of January 1st 1914
  C) Republican Achievements of May 29th 1999
  D) Amalgamation of February 1st, 1914
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 355:

  The first school in Nigeria was __________.

  Options:
  A) CMS grammar school
  B) Yaba higher school
  C) Nursery of Infant Church
  D) None of the above
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 356:

  The main features of the economy of the forest zone of Nigeria in the eighteenth century were

  Options:
  A) pastoral farming and fishing
  B) fishing and salt-making
  C) cotton cultivation and weaving
  D) cash crop production and trading.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 357:

  Indirect rule was first practised in ______ before it was introduced to Nigeria.

  Options:
  A) India
  B) Malaysia
  C) Pakistan
  D) Japan
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 358:

  The most remarkable acheivement of the Buhari's Military regime is the

  Options:
  A) War Against Intolerance
  B) Green Revolution Programme
  C) War Against Indiscipline
  D) Structural Adjustment Programme
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 359:

  The main reason Liberia and Ethiopia was not colonised is

  Options:
  A) The former is a strong country with thriving empire while the later is a country for freed American slave.
  B) The latter is a strong country with thriving empire while the former is a country for freed American slave.
  C) The former is a Christian made nation while the latter is a mixed giving it freedom from colonial lord
  D) The latter surrender fast while the former surrender later
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 360:

  The civil war between Yakubu Gowon and OdumegwuOjukwu was mainly as a result of __________

  Options:
  A) Disrespect
  B) Favoritism
  C) Clause of Anarchy
  D) Crave for power
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  The correct answer is D .