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 401:

  The repeated attempts by Egypt and Italy to colonize Ethiopia led to the

  Options:
  A) end of the Era of Princes in Ethiopia
  B) conquest of Southern Ethiopia
  C) expansion of the colonial tendencies to pacify Ethiopia
  D) battle of Adwa
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 402:

  Samori Toure is often described as the “African Napoleon” because he

  Options:
  A) was a great military tactician
  B) learned a great deal from Napoleon
  C) employed similar tactics as Napoleon
  D) had a well trained army.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 403:

  After leaving Oman for East Africa, Sayyid Said established his headquarters in

  Options:
  A) Pemba
  B) Mombasa
  C) Zanzibar
  D) Kilwa
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 404:

  The founder of the MAHDIA (MAHDIYA) MOVEMENT is?

  Options:
  A) Muhammed Ahmad
  B) Abubakar Bello
  C) Muhammed Bello
  D) Uthmna Dan Fodio
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 405:

  The nationalist movement in Nigeria during the post-war period was primarily led by

  Options:
  A) the intelligentsia
  B) businessmen
  C) students
  D) local chiefs
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 406:

  NYM(Nigerian Youth Movement) evolved from _____.

  Options:
  A) LYM
  B) NNDP
  C) NCNC
  D) NPC
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 407:

  The Biafra civil war was between

  Options:
  A) 1967- 1968
  B) 1968 - 1971
  C) 1967 - 1970
  D) 1970 - 1975
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 408:

  The Coup that took Shehu Shagari out from office was a __________ coup.

  Options:
  A) Palace
  B) Bloody
  C) Conference
  D) Cohort
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 409:

  Which Christian missionary is known for translating the Bible into several indigenous Liberian languages?

  Options:
  A) Edward Blyden
  B) Samuel Ajayi Crowther
  C) Mary Slessor
  D) Lott Cary
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 410:

  The Kanem-Borno Empire prospered due to its control over

  Options:
  A) Ivory trade
  B) Salt trade
  C) Gold trade
  D) Copper trade
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  The correct answer is B .