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:

  NYM(Nigerian Youth Movement) evolved from _____.

  Options:
  A) LYM
  B) NNDP
  C) NCNC
  D) NPC
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 52:

  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 53:

  Sierra Leone was very important in the history of West Africa during the colonial period as a

  Options:
  A) centre for the spread of Christianity
  B) place for the spread of African culture
  C) centre for the export of African goods
  D) leading producer of cotton.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 54:

  Which constitution laid the foundation for the establishment of political parties in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) The Clifford constitution of 1922
  B) The Richards constitution of 1946
  C) The Macpherson constitution of 1951
  D) The Lyttleton constitution of 1954
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 55:

  The Ogiso dynasty in Benin failed due to ____

  Options:
  A) insufficient supply of arms and ammunition's
  B) the resentment against the system
  C) weakness and dependence on rulers
  D) economic disorder
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 56:

  __________ were the first set of people to land on the present day Nigeria territory for trading activities.

  Options:
  A) British
  B) French Men
  C) Spaniards
  D) Portuguese
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 57:

  The first coup in Nigeria was led by

  Options:
  A) Major Chukwuma Nzeogu
  B) Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi
  C) Gen Sani Abacha
  D) Gen Murtala Mohammed
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 58:

  Which of the following was a significant effect of colonial education in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) Elimination of traditional educational systems
  B) Fostering unity among various ethnic groups
  C) Limited access to education for the masses
  D) Preservation of indigenous languages and cultures
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 59:

  Which African leader famously stated, "I am the captain of my soul" and became an icon of the decolonization movement?

  Options:
  A) Nelson Mandela
  B) Julius Nyerere
  C) Patrice Lumumba
  D) Jomo Kenyatta
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 60:

  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 .