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 461:

  Which major international power supported Biafra during the Civil War?

  Options:
  A) France
  B) China
  C) United Kingdom
  D) United States
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 462:

  In 1963, the Eastern region of Nigeria went to the supreme court over the

  Options:
  A) decision of the federal government to conduct a fresh census
  B) exclusion of Easterners resident in the North from the census
  C) the population figures of the national census
  D) exclusion of women in the national census.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 463:

  The Yoruba background to the Oba of Benin is emphasized by the

  Options:
  A) similarities of Benin and Ife arts
  B) similarities in their political structures
  C) relationship between Oranmiyan and Ogiso dynasties
  D) Oranmiyan legend in Benin history.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 464:

  The fast spread of Christianity in Nigeria is associated with

  Options:
  A) spiritual appeal
  B) imposition by force
  C) the social equality theory
  D) western education
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 465:

  The expanionist usually carry their claims from africa usually through a\an ,......

  Options:
  A) Hinterland
  B) Valley
  C) Boundary
  D) Mace
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 466:

  In 1840, Sayyid Said transferred his capital from Muscat to?

  Options:
  A) Arabia
  B) Zanzibar
  C) Omani
  D) None of the above
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 467:

  The 1886 Treaty is significant in Yoruba history because it

  Options:
  A) brought peace and stability to Yorubaland
  B) affirmed Ekitiparapo’s independence
  C) was negotiated by two Yoruba repatriates
  D) reopened trade between Lagos and the hinterland.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 468:

  The greatest ruler in the history of Benin Kingdom was

  Options:
  A) Oba Ewuare
  B) Oba Ewedo
  C) Oba Ovonramwen
  D) Oba Ewuakpe
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 469:

  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 470:

  Which of the following trade commodities was highly sought after and contributed to the rise of several states in the Nigeria area up to 1800?

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