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:

  One of the following persons was not arrested over the May Day riots

  Options:
  A) Arisekola Alao
  B) Comrade Ola Oni
  C) Chief Bola Ige
  D) Lam Adesina
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 42:

  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 43:

  The outbreak of the Mfecane is attributable to

  Options:
  A) the tragic death of Dingiswayo
  B) Dingiswayo’s attempt to impose a European model of administration
  C) the search for grazing and habitable land
  D) the flight of the Swazi northwards.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 44:

  The head of the administration of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria was titled

  Options:
  A) High Commissioner
  B) Governor-General
  C) Lieutenant General
  D) Emir
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 45:

  Imperialism was adopted by Europeans to

  Options:
  A) develop the economies of the colonies
  B) expand its economy and political base
  C) establish a democratic society similar to that of Europe
  D) end ethnic rivalry in the colonies
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 46:

  The jihadists emerged victorious in Gobir because

  Options:
  A) their cause was just
  B) the Hausa rulers were divided
  C) they had superior weapons
  D) the masses supported them.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 47:

  The reign of Sayyid said in East Africa was marked by

  Options:
  A) a gradual growth in Portuguese influence
  B) decline in the slave trade
  C) crises at home and pirates at sea
  D) the loss of Pate to the Mazrui.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 48:

  The ruler that was driven out of Lagos by the British was

  Options:
  A) Oba Akintoye
  B) Oba Dosumu
  C) Oba Kosoko
  D) Oba Adele.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 49:

  One of these is not an organ of Organisation of Petroleum exporting countries.

  Options:
  A) The Conference
  B) General Assembly
  C) Board of Governors
  D) The Secretariat
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 50:

  Protests by trade unions in Nigeria during the colonial period were aimed at

  Options:
  A) achieving political independence
  B) establishing more industries
  C) obtaining specific benefits for members
  D) fighting corruption among government officials.
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  The correct answer is C .