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 571:

  Muhammadu Buhari served as Nigeria's military head of state during which period?

  Options:
  A) 1976-1979
  B) 2007-2010
  C) 1993-1998
  D) 1983-1985
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 572:

  All the following are reasons for military intervention in Nigeria except

  Options:
  A) tribalism and nepotism
  B) regular promotion of military officers
  C) mismanagement of public funds
  D) low level of economic development
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 573:

  Samori Toure adopted the ‘scorched earth’ policy in his

  Options:
  A) military recruitment and training
  B) Islamic reform movement
  C) war against the French
  D) war against rebellious neighbours.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 574:

  The French colonial policy of assimilation failed in Africa because

  Options:
  A) African culture was deeply rooted
  B) the African elite were opposed to it
  C) it was not consistently implemented
  D) it was expensive to implement.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 575:

  In pre-colonial Nigeria, intergroup contacts were encourage mostly by

  Options:
  A) economic interdependence
  B) military alliance
  C) marriage ties
  D) political ties
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 576:

  Which of the following countries did the Murtala/Obasanjo regime assist during their struggle for independence?

  Options:
  A) Guinea Bissau and Namibia
  B) Angola and Zimbabwe
  C) Sierra Leone and Equitorial Guinea.
  D) The Gambia and Tanzania
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 577:

  The most remarkable acheivement of the Buhari's Military regime is the

  Options:
  A) War Against Intolerance
  B) Green Revolution Programme
  C) War Against Indiscipline
  D) Structural Adjustment Programme
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 578:

  What are the Kingmakers in Oyo called?

  Options:
  A) Ogoni
  B) Iwarefa
  C) Eunuchs
  D) Oyomesi
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 579:

  The establishment of _________ by ______ help fast track the activity of nationalist in Nigeria

  Options:
  A) Lagos daily news/ Herbert Macaulay
  B) Daily times/ Nnamdi Azikiwe
  C) Nigeria pilot / Nnamdi Azikiwe
  D) Weekly review/ Herbert Macaulay
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 580:

  Who was the leader of the opposition in Nigeria during the Second Republic?

  Options:
  A) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
  B) Shehu Shagari
  C) Obafemi Awolowo
  D) Ahmadu Bello
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  The correct answer is C .