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 391:

  Nigeria joined UNO as the ___ member.

  Options:
  A) 99th
  B) 100th
  C) 98th
  D) 90th
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 392:

  Islam came to Nigeria in the ______ century.

  Options:
  A) 11th
  B) 12th
  C) 17th
  D) 18th
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 393:

  How did the Murtala/Obasanjo regime handle the issue of minority rights and tensions among various ethnic groups?

  Options:
  A) Encouraging forced assimilation of minority cultures
  B) Implementing a quota system in government employment and education
  C) Imposing martial law in regions with conflicts
  D) Granting autonomy to regions seeking independence
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 394:

  Samori Toure adopted the ‘scorched earth’ policy in his

  Options:
  A) military recruitment and training
  B) Islamic reform movement
  C) war against the French
  D) war against rebellious neighbours.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 395:

  Clothe dyeing started in what part of Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) South-East
  B) South-West
  C) North-East
  D) North-Central
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 396:

  The method that was used by the Europeans to control the admininstration of the Southern Nigeria was

  Options:
  A) Assimilation
  B) Divide and Rule
  C) Persuasion
  D) Trade concession
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 397:

  The Battle of Tel el-Kebir was fought between

  Options:
  A) the British and the Urabists
  B) Tawfiq and the Mahdists
  C) the Khedive and the Wafdists
  D) Napoleon and the Mamluks.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 398:

  The Oyo Empire collapsed as a result of

  Options:
  A) internal and external crises
  B) the revolt of Afonja
  C) the weakening of the army
  D) British presence in Yorubaland.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 399:

  The Olu of Itsekiri was assisted in his administration by a council of chiefs called

  Options:
  A) Ogboni
  B) Ekpako
  C) Ojoye
  D) Ekine
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 400:

  In what year was Lagos annexed by the British?

  Options:
  A) 1861
  B) 1862
  C) 1863
  D) 1851
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  The correct answer is A .