History JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

85

The Efik Kingdom had a highly developed system of writing known as

  • A. Hieroglyphics
  • B. Cuneiform
  • C. Ajami
  • D. Nsibidi
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86

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

  • A. 1976-1979
  • B. 2007-2010
  • C. 1993-1998
  • D. 1983-1985
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87

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

  • A. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
  • B. Shehu Shagari
  • C. Obafemi Awolowo
  • D. Ahmadu Bello
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88

During The Great Trek, the Boers clashed with which indigenous African groups?

  • A. Maasai and Kikuyu.
  • B. Zulu and Xhosa.
  • C. San and Khoikhoi.
  • D. Berber and Tuareg.
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89

The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced the concept of regionalism in Nigeria, dividing the country into how many regions?

  • A. 5
  • B. 4
  • C. 2
  • D. 3
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90

What event marked the official end of apartheid in South Africa?

  • A. The release of Nelson Mandela from prison
  • B. The signing of the Freedom Charter
  • C. The Sharpeville Massacre
  • D. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings
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91

The Rwandan genocide in 1994 resulted in the mass killing of which ethnic group?

  • A. Zulus
  • B. Tutsis
  • C. Hutus
  • D. Bantus
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92

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

  • 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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93

Which of the following trade commodities was highly sought after and contributed to the rise of several states in the Nigeria area up to 1800?

  • A. Ivory
  • B. Gold
  • C. Spices
  • D. Salt
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94

The Treaty of Nanjing, signed after the First Opium War, resulted in the cession of which territory to Great Britain?

  • A. Macau
  • B. Hong Kong
  • C. Taiwan
  • D. Shanghai
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95

The Great Walls of Kano, ancient defensive walls, were built to protect the city from potential attacks in what century?

  • A. 15th century
  • B. 12th century
  • C. 13th century
  • D. 18th century
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96

The first colonial capital of Nigeria was established in

  • A. Lagos
  • B. Port Harcourt
  • C. Calabar
  • D. Kano
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97

The system of Government in the Sokoto Caliphate was

  • A. Democracy
  • B. Parliamentary
  • C. Totalitarianism
  • D. Communism
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98

What was the purpose of the Pan-African Congresses that began in 1900?

  • A. To advocate for African colonization of Europe
  • B. To promote European imperialism in Africa
  • C. To discuss strategies for African independence and unity
  • D. To establish trade alliances with Asian countries
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99

Which historical period is characterized by the emergence of written language and the invention of the wheel?

  • A. Bronze Age
  • B. Middle Ages
  • C. Stone Age
  • D. Neolithic Age
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100

What was the primary reason for the military takeover by the Abacha regime?

  • A. To implement economic reforms
  • B. To promote religious freedom
  • C. To restore democracy
  • D. To fight corruption
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101

The Omani influence in East Africa led to the growth of a distinct Swahili culture. What contributed to the development of this culture?

  • A. Chinese trade missions
  • B. Persian conquests
  • C. Indian migration
  • D. Portuguese colonization
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102

In which year did Nigeria host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)?

  • A. 1999
  • B. 2013
  • C. 2007
  • D. 2003
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103

Which international boycott significantly contributed to the end of apartheid in South Africa?

  • A. The Suez Canal Boycott
  • B. The Anti-Apartheid Boycott
  • C. The Boston Tea Party Boycott
  • D. The Montgomery Bus Boycott
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104

The movement led by El Hadj Umar Tall in the 19th century aimed to create an Islamic state in

  • A. Senegal
  • B. Mali
  • C. Guinea
  • D. Mauritania
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105

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

  • A. Sahara Desert
  • B. Niger Delta
  • C. Lake Chad Basin
  • D. Benue River Valley
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