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 61:

  Which region of Nigeria was known for its active involvement in long-distance trade during the pre-1800 period?

  Options:
  A) Sahara Desert
  B) Niger Delta
  C) Lake Chad Basin
  D) Benue River Valley
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 62:

  The Nigerian Youth Movement collapsed as a result of

  Options:
  A) its failure to win elections
  B) shortage of funds to run its affairs
  C) the harassment of its leadership by government
  D) the break-up of its leadership.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 63:

  One of the following majorly influence the success of Sokoto jihad

  Options:
  A) aligning with Yoruba's
  B) lack of Unity among Hausa states
  C) the mighty men of the Jihadist
  D) military assistance from Igbo land
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 64:

  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 65:

  A major recommendation of the Henry Willink Commission was the

  Options:
  A) protection of special interests
  B) creation of more administrative units
  C) inclusion of a bill of rights in the 1960 Constitution
  D) need to ensure the educational rights of the people.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 66:

  During the Great Trek, the Voortrekkers clashed with the indigenous Zulu people. Who was the Zulu king at that time?

  Options:
  A) King Zwelithini
  B) Dingane kaSenzangakhona
  C) Cetshwayo kaMpande
  D) Shaka Zulu
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 67:

  The republic of Benin was formerly known as

  Options:
  A) Nguni
  B) Dahomey
  C) Zulu
  D) Rhodesia
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 68:

  Which of the following was one of the demands of the National Congress of British West Africa?

  Options:
  A) Expulsion of all Syrians and Lebanese from the colonies.
  B) Establishment of a university in each of the colonies.
  C) Election of Africans into each colony's council.
  D) Restriction of the activities of Christian missionaries in the colonies.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 69:

  Where was indirect rule practised before it was introduced to Africa?

  Options:
  A) India.
  B) Malaysia.
  C) Pakistan.
  D) Indonesia.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 70:

  Portuguese speaking countries in Africa who were formerly colonized by Portugal are generally refer to as____________

  Options:
  A) Busophone
  B) Anglophone
  C) Francophone
  D) Spaniards
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  The correct answer is A .