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 361:

  One major inadequacy of the Richards Constitution was that

  Options:
  A) it was introduced without due and exhaustive consultations
  B) the official members of the legislature were too many
  C) it could not solve Nigeria’s economic and social problems
  D) it did not cater for the interest of the minorities.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 362:

  The Benin kingdom is stratified into three age grades which are

  Options:
  A) Irogbae, Edion, Igbhele
  B) Irogbae, Ighele and Edionwere
  C) Irogbae, Edion and Edionwere
  D) Edion, Ighele and Edionwere
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 363:

  Who established the Sokoto Caliphate?

  Options:
  A) Abdullahi Dan Fodio
  B) Ahmadu Bello
  C) Usman Dan Fodio
  D) None of the above
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 364:

  The Mahdist rebel against the Egyptian authority was a success due to

  Options:
  A) They believe in God
  B) A fight back from every citizen
  C) There was a widespread support
  D) Gordon has little leadership skill
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 365:

  __________ is the economic control and exploitation of foreign lands arising from necessity to reverse the impediment to the accumulation of capital.

  Options:
  A) Imperialism
  B) Capitalism
  C) Socialism
  D) Industrialization
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 366:

  The development of mircoliths is associated with the

  Options:
  A) Middle Age Stone
  B) Late Stone Age
  C) Iron Age
  D) Early Stone Age.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 367:

  Lagos was annexed and became British colony in _________

  Options:
  A) 1861
  B) 1865
  C) 1961
  D) 1754
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 368:

  The Mfecane resulted in the

  Options:
  A) division and fragmentation of the Zulu nation
  B) formation of the Ndebele state
  C) decrease in Boer influence in South Africa
  D) dispersal of the Zulu to the Katanga copper belt.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 369:

  All but one of the following played vital roles in the expansion of the missionary movements into Africa

  Options:
  A) the regeneration of the African people
  B) the anti-slavery agenda
  C) humanitarian conscience for Africa
  D) the prevalence of western education
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 370:

  The nationalist leaders who played prominent roles during Zimbabwe’s struggle for independence were

  Options:
  A) Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo
  B) Abel Muzerewaand Kamuzu Banda
  C) Sam Nujoma and Chris Hani
  D) Ndabaningi Sithole and Augustiho Neto.
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  The correct answer is A .