Search SchoolNGR

Friday, 12 June 2026
Register . Login

History Past Questions and Answers

Jamb History Questions

Question 86:
Morocco was of strategic importance to the European countries because
  • A Of its good climatic conditions
  • B It was highly industrialized
  • C It possessed good mineral resources
  • D It provided an entrance to the Mediterranean.
View Answer & Explanation
Question 87:
The Battle of Tel el-Kebir was fought between
  • A The British and the Urabists
  • B Tawfiq and the Mahdists
  • C The Khedive and the Wafdists
  • D Napoleon and the Mamluks.
View Answer & Explanation
Question 88:
Nineteenth century Egyptian nationalism principally aimed at
  • A Controlling the Suez Canal
  • B Forming a constitutional government in Egypt
  • C Bringing down the monarchy
  • D Ensuring Egyptian independence.
View Answer & Explanation
Question 89:
A major reason for the military intervention in Nigeria’s politics in 1966 was the
  • A Pro-West posture of Nigeria’s foreign policy
  • B Over-bearing power of traditional rulers
  • C Attempt by government to retire top military officers
  • D Crisis of the 1964 General Elections.
View Answer & Explanation
Question 90:
Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi introduced a unitary system of government because
  • A It was the wish of the people
  • B Of the command structure of the military
  • C He wanted more revenue for the central government
  • D Other military officers were planning to overthrow him.
View Answer & Explanation