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 41:

  The political party that controlled the federal Governmnet during the second republic in Nigeria was the

  Options:
  A) Great Nigeria People's party
  B) Nigeria People's party
  C) Unity party of Nigeria
  D) National party of Nigeria
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 42:

  The Berlin conference on the partitioning of Africa was held in _______.

  Options:
  A) 1888/1889
  B) 1887/1888
  C) 1885/1886
  D) 1884/1885
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 43:

  Muhammad Ahmad was easily accepted as the Mahdi in the Sudan because

  Options:
  A) the Islamic leaders in the area did not live up to the expectations of the people
  B) he came at a time the people were expecting to be delivered from the Egyptian rulers
  C) the national army was not strong enough to defend the country
  D) he was highly educated in the tenants of the Islamic religion.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 44:

  The Nigerian Second Republic adopted a/an ... system of governance

  Options:
  A) West-Minster
  B) British-styled Presidential
  C) American-styled Presidential
  D) Confederal
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 45:

  Lagos colony and protectorate of southern Nigeria was merge merged together to form ____________

  Options:
  A) Protectorate of southern Nigeria
  B) Lagos colony and protectorate of southern Nigeria
  C) Nigeria protectorates
  D) Protectorate of Nigeria
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 46:

  The spread of Islam across East Africa was a major impact of the _________

  Options:
  A) Benin
  B) Omani
  C) Kanem
  D) Arab
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 47:

  Nigeria became the ________ member of United nation organization in 1960.

  Options:
  A) 90th
  B) 15th
  C) 99th
  D) 120th
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 48:

  The first African female President of the United Nations General Assembly is

  Options:
  A) Elizabeth Rhoda
  B) Angie Brooks
  C) Queen Nziga
  D) Sirleaf Johnson
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 49:

  The second military coup d' e tat in Nigeria took place on

  Options:
  A) July 29, 1966
  B) June 30, 1976
  C) January 15, 1966
  D) February 3, 1976
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 50:

  The early missionaries abandoned their work in Benin mainly because of

  Options:
  A) antagonism from the Oba
  B) resistance from the people
  C) lack of resources
  D) ill health and health.
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  The correct answer is B .