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 81:

  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 82:

  Which pre-colonial kingdom in the Nigeria Area was renowned for its wealth and participation in the trans-Saharan trade?

  Options:
  A) Kanem-Bornu Empire
  B) Sokoto Caliphate
  C) Benin Kingdom
  D) Oyo Empire
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 83:

  European traders did not venture into the interior of Nigeria before the 19th century because

  Options:
  A) they were ignorant of the area
  B) the African middlemen served their needs
  C) of their fear of the African middlemen
  D) they were very few in number.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 84:

  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 85:

  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 86:

  The 1960 Sharpeville revolt was specifically against

  Options:
  A) labour laws
  B) land laws
  C) marriage laws
  D) pass laws
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 87:

  The concern of Mary Slessor was primarily with

  Options:
  A) expanding the spread of colonialism under the pretext of christian missionary activities
  B) eliminating the tribal superstitious practice of killing of triplets only
  C) introducing the people to European culture and religion
  D) eliminating the tribal superstitious practice of killing of twin babies
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 88:

  The system of imperial military rule had its deepest roots in ...

  Options:
  A) Ethiopia
  B) Egypt
  C) Sierra Leone
  D) Gambia
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 89:

  In 1887, a plot to depose Kabaka Mwanga was hatched by

  Options:
  A) a Muslim group
  B) Baganda Christians
  C) Arab slave merchants
  D) Egyptian mercenaries.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 90:

  The immediate cause of the January 1966 coup d’etat was

  Options:
  A) the breakdown of law and order in the West
  B) the desire of the military to seize power
  C) the failure of the 1963 census
  D) interferance by foreign powers
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  The correct answer is A .