History Past Questions For JAMB, WAEC, NECO, BECE & Post-UTME, Answers & Explanations - History

History Questions

Question 6:

The most immediate reason for the declaration, by Ojukwu, of Eastern Nigeria as an independent State of Biafra was that

A The Gowon-led coup strictly targeted the Igbos
B The wanted the freedom for the Igbos at all cost
C Of the creation of twelve States by Gowon to dismantle any secessionist agenda
D Corruption and oppression was too prevalent in Nigeria

Question 7:

Igbo's active resistance to the British Colonial rule is particularly because of the

Question 8:

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

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

Question 9:

The London Constitutional Conference of 1957 was targeted at

A Increasing wider participation of the people in their Regional legislature
B Ensuring the speedy growth of federalism in Nigeria
C Imputing the voice of the people in their Independence Constitution
D Preparing ground works for the self-governance and inclusive development of Nigeria

Question 10:

The colonial investments in extractive industries invariably led to the