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 31:

  The Second Republic in Nigeria refers to
  the period

  Options:
  A) General Babangida was Head of State
  B) between 1979 and 1983
  C) General Obasanjo was Head of State
  D) the period between 1960 and 1966
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 32:

  The Africans transported across the Atlantic as slaves were mostly

  Options:
  A) people with criminal records
  B) disabled persons
  C) people with low income
  D) able-bodied men
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 33:

  All these but one were not created in Abacha's region

  Options:
  A) Ebonyi
  B) Gombe
  C) Ekiti
  D) Katsina
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 34:

  The indirect rule system of administration meant that the colonialists

  Options:
  A) ruled through native courts
  B) barred the educated elite from local politics
  C) ruled through traditional institutions
  D) relied mostly on local interpreters
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 35:

  The Royal Niger Company was renamed

  Options:
  A) British West African Company
  B) United African Company
  C) Lever Brothers NigeriaPlc
  D) Leventis Nigeria Plc.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 36:

  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 37:

  What was the purpose of the Pan-African Congresses that began in 1900?

  Options:
  A) To advocate for African colonization of Europe
  B) To promote European imperialism in Africa
  C) To discuss strategies for African independence and unity
  D) To establish trade alliances with Asian countries
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 38:

  Under the chairmanship of ... the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was formed

  Options:
  A) Yakubu Gowon
  B) Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
  C) Murtala Muhammed
  D) Aguiyi Ironsi
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 39:

  The Aba Women's Riots of 1929 were a response to:

  Options:
  A) The prohibition of women from participating in politics.
  B) The banning of traditional religious practices.
  C) The imposition of heavy taxes on women traders.
  D) Forced labor in European-owned plantations.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 40:

  Which British explorer is credited with the "discovery" of the Niger River, sparking further interest in the Nigeria Area?

  Options:
  A) James Cook
  B) John Cabot
  C) David Livingstone
  D) Mungo Park
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  The correct answer is D .