NECO History Likely Questions For 2023

NECO History: What are the areas Neco will set History questions from? Neco history sample questions and answers are what we shall discuss today.

NECO History is not compulsory for every candidate. But if you are sitting for history in Neco, Continue reading for Sample Questions Neco would set in 2023 History or Browse Neco History Syllabus.

NECO History Questions And Answers

The following are sample Neco history questions.

1. The savannah region of Nigeria is characterized by

A. sparse vegetation
B. high population density
C. abundant resources
D. large bodies of water.

2. A major economic activity among the Nupe was

A. horse breeding
B. leather work
C. canoe-building
D. cattle rearing.

3. The main features of the economy of the forest zone of Nigeria in the eighteenth century were

A. pastoral farming and fishing
B. fishing and salt-making
C. cotton cultivation and weaving
D. cash crop production and trading.

4. The spread of Islam between the 11th and 14th centuries in Nigeria was largely due to

A. Arab missionary activities
B. the waging of jihads
C. trade and commerce
D. absence of any religion in the area.

5. A significant effect of the Christian missionary activity in Nigeria was the

A. introduction of formal education
B. training of nationalists
C. introduction of new crops
D. abolition of the slave trade.

6. An outstanding reason for the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade was

A. industrial revolution
B. nationalist agitation
C. legitimate trade
D. railway construction.

7. A major factor that led to the success of the Sokoto jihad was

A. military assistance from Borno
B. lack of unity among the Hausa states
C. the use of fire-arms by the jihadists
D. periodic divine interventions.

8. Which of the following was a part of the Sokoto Caliphate?

A. Kukawa.
B. Yauri.
C. Biu.
D. Lokoja.

9. The legendary founder of the Kanuri was

A. Ali Ghaji
B. Idris b. Ali Katagarmabe
C. Idris Alooma
D. Sayf b. dhi Yazan.

10. The Queen mother, Magira, played a prominent role in the government of the

A. Hausa States
B. Kwararafa Kingdom
C. Kanem Borno Empire
D. Igala Kingdom.

That’s all for now… I shall update you when more real-life questions and answers come up. However, I advise that you are hardworking so as to pass your Neco once and for all.

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