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 Efik are primarily located in _________

  Options:
  A) Northern Nigeria
  B) Eastern Nigeria
  C) Southern Nigeria
  D) Western Nigeria
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 42:

  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 43:

  The Muslim reform movement have grown due to inspiration from all the following except

  Options:
  A) Pakistan
  B) North Africa
  C) Argentina
  D) Arab
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 44:

  All but one is not impact of British on Nigeria.

  Options:
  A) Christianity
  B) Amalgamating for federal administration
  C) Islamic law
  D) Common law
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 45:

  Once an empty calabash is send out by the Bashorun to an unconstitutional Alaafin on behalf of the Oyomesis, such Alaafin has to ________

  Options:
  A) Appease to the gods
  B) Commit Suicide
  C) Bend the Knee to Oyomesi
  D) Stay Indoor for 7days
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 46:

  The decrease of Boer influence in South Africa was as a result of

  Options:
  A) Mfecane
  B) The great trek
  C) British Domination
  D) Dutch Domination
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 47:

  The Ekumeku movement started from Anioma which is part of present day ________.

  Options:
  A) Delta
  B) Enugu
  C) Imo
  D) Anambra
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 48:

  The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced the concept of regionalism in Nigeria, dividing the country into how many regions?

  Options:
  A) 5
  B) 4
  C) 2
  D) 3
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 49:

  In which year did Nigeria host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)?

  Options:
  A) 1999
  B) 2013
  C) 2007
  D) 2003
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 50:

  The Nguni people are originally from?

  Options:
  A) South Africa
  B) Namibia
  C) Mozambique
  D) Botswana
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  The correct answer is A .