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 51:

  In the pre-colonial period, the Aku of Wukari derived his power mainly from

  Options:
  A) the strength of his army
  B) the role as a supplier of slaves
  C) his control of trade routes
  D) his spiritual influence in the kingdom.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 52:

  The 1945 General Strike was led by

  Options:
  A) Herbert Macaulay
  B) Michael Imoudu
  C) Wahab Goodluck
  D) Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 53:

  Lyttleton significance in the political development of Nigeria was that, he ______

  Options:
  A) introduced the Federal system of governmnet
  B) introduced elective principle
  C) divided the Southern province
  D) created central legislative unit.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 54:

  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 55:

  The particular incident that led to Macaulay's imprisonment, twice, by the colonial power was

  Options:
  A) his criticism of British rule through the Lagos Daily News
  B) his constant opposition to the expansion of the British rule
  C) the humiliation of the British officials through his successful defense of Eleko in London
  D) the attempt to silence British officials through the platform of the NNDP
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 56:

  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 57:

  The Nigerian Civil war ...

  Options:
  A) lasted from 5th July, 1967 - 12th January, 1970
  B) was fought in actual essence to reintegrate and reunify Nigeria
  C) became inevitable because the Igbo felt that Nigeria may sooner or later divide
  D) lasted from 7th July, 1967 - 14th January, 1970
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 58:

  Which event marked the rise of Mohammed Ali to power in Egypt?

  Options:
  A) The French Invasion of Egypt
  B) The British Occupation of Egypt
  C) The Mamluk Massacre
  D) The Ottoman-Saudi War
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 59:

  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 60:

  In the 18th century, Zaria was under the influence of

  Options:
  A) Borno
  B) Daura
  C) Kano
  D) Sokoto
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  The correct answer is A .