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 381:

  Historically, the Yorubas came into prominence as a result of

  Options:
  A) their artworks and sculptures made to honour the gods
  B) the impact of their language and cultural aspects
  C) the settlement of the British colony in 1901
  D) their trading in guns with the Portugese
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 382:

  Under the Qaramanli rulers, the economy of Libya depend on

  Options:
  A) agriculture and slave trade
  B) piracy and trade
  C) taxation and tribute
  D) war booties and tolls.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 383:

  The point where the recent and earlier Islamic reform movement relate is the __________

  Options:
  A) use of Arabic language as strict medium
  B) support of holy Quran translation to African languages
  C) decline in the use of educational resources institutes
  D) need for terrorist group to take over world on Islamic ground
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 384:

  ECOWAS was found under whose leadership?

  Options:
  A) Olusegun Obasanjo
  B) Yakubu Gowon
  C) Aguyi Ironsi
  D) Ibrahim Babangida
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 385:

  How many states were created by Gen. Sani Abacha?

  Options:
  A) 5
  B) 6
  C) 7
  D) 9
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 386:

  The failure of the Ogiso dynasty in Benin was attributed to

  Options:
  A) weakness and dependence of the rulers
  B) peoples’ resentment against the system
  C) the declining economy of the state
  D) inadequate supply of arms and ammunition.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 387:

  Which of the following areas did Malam Alimi incorporate into the Sokoto Caliphate?

  Options:
  A) Bida
  B) Ilorin
  C) Adamawa
  D) Bauchi
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 388:

  All the following except one spurred the nationalist drives in British West Africa

  Options:
  A) the existence of diverse political parties
  B) the adoption of the policy of Assimilation
  C) the tolerance of nationalist newspapers
  D) unfair socio-political environment
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 389:

  How did Ethiopia's defeat of Italian forces at the Battle of Adwa impact the Pan-African movement?

  Options:
  A) It inspired other African nations to join the movement
  B) It encouraged African diaspora communities to return to Africa
  C) It led to the formation of the African Union
  D) It accelerated the end of colonialism in Africa
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 390:

  Which of the following was one of the demands of the National Congress of British West Africa?

  Options:
  A) Establishment of a university in each of the colonies.
  B) Expulsion of all Syrians and Lebanese from the colonies.
  C) Election of Africans into each colony’s council.
  D) Restriction of the activities of Christian missionaries in the colonies.
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  The correct answer is C .