Junior WAEC 2025 Questions History [Revealed!]

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Junior WAEC 2025 Questions and Answers History are the questions you should expect in your History paper in 2025 BECE, together with their answers.

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Junior WAEC 2025 History Questions and Answers Revealed!

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In the following sections, you will read the History questions you are to expect in your 2025 Junior WAEC exam as well as their answers. You can use the comments section if you still need clarification over some of the questions. We will give you a more detailed explanation.

BECE is a very serious and important examination. You will answer 60 questions in BECE History 2025 within 2 hours. So it’s important that you pay attention to the information revealed on this page.

Junior WAEC 2025 Questions and Answers History [Numbers 1 – 10]

1. History can be defined as
A. a story told by the elders
B. a story of what happened in the past
C. a story of what happened today
D. the record of important events that happened in the past

2. Which of the following is not an example of intangible source of History?
A. Archival materials
B. Museum
C. cultural norm
D. archeological findings

3. Objects, architectural construction and tools used in a particular age in history could be referred to as
A. myths          B. oral tradition
C. legends       D. artifacts

4. Which of the following is NOT a historical site in Nigeria?
A. Cave garden
B. Ancient Kano walls
C. Umuahia war museum
D. Mount Kilimanjaro

5. Nok people are found in present day
A. Taraba state      B. Plateau State
C. Rivers State       D. Enugu State

6. The king that constructed the great Bini city wall in 15th century was
A. Oba Ewuare
B. King Kosoko
C. King Akintoye
D. Oba Ovonramwen

7. The famous Bini ivory mask, used as a symbol for FESTAC 1977, was found in the bed chamber of
A. Oba Ovonramwen
B. Oba Esigie
C. King Ewuare
D. King Akintoye

8. Acephalous society means a
A. society with more than one leader
B. society with only a leader
C. society with an imposed leader
D. non centralized society

9. In a centralized state
A. everybody had the power
B. only the males had the power
C. both males and females had the power
D. power was concentrated at the top

10. The Jukun was ruled by powerful kings known as
A. Me            B. Oba
C. Obi           D. Emir

Answers to Question Number 1 – 10

1.D         2.A         3.D         4.D         5.B         6.A         7.B         8.D         9.D         10.A

Junior WAEC 2025 Questions and Answers History [Numbers 11 – 20]

11. The original founders of Kanem-Bornu was the
A. Hausas         B. Nupe
C. Fulani           D. So

12. The greatest ruler and founder of second Kanem-Bornu Empire was
A. Kaigama        B. the Yerima
C. Galadima       D. Mai Ali Ghaji

13. Trans-Saharan trade involved people from
A. north Africa across Sahara desert to Western Sudan
B. south African across the ocean to west Africa
C. north African through the ocean to Lagos
D. Timbuctu through the desert to Gao

14. The articles of trade during the era of legitimate trade were
A. Slaves
B. palm produce, pepper, salt
C. Books
D. vehicle

15. Trans – Atlantic trade can be referred to as
A. the triangular trade
B. a trade between Europe and Africa
C. a trade between America and Europe
D. a trade between Africa and America

16. The following were European explorers EXCEPT
A. Samuel Ajayi Crowder
B. Hugh Clapperton
C. Macgregor Laird
D. Heinrich Barth

17. Mungo Park died in 1806 at
A. London hospital
B. the Bussa Rapids
C. America hospital
D. his home

18. Who are the Lander Brothers?
A. John and Clapperton
B. Mungo park and Townsend
C. Richard and John
D. Mary Slessor and Macgregor Laird

19. The abandonment and killing of twins was stopped by
A. Thomas Birch freeman
B. Samuel Alexander Bill
C. Henry Townsend
D. Mary Mitchell Slessor

20. The Lagos king who refused the British entry to his kingdom was
A. King Kosoko
B. King Akintoye
C. Oba Ovonramwen
D. Jaja of Opobo

Answers to Question Number 11 – 20

11.D     12.D     13.A     14.B     15.A     16.A     17.B     18.C     19.D     20.A

Junior WAEC 2025 Questions and Answers History [Numbers 21 – 30]

21. The pre-colonial Igbo society was
A. autocratic          B. democratic
C. egalitarian         D. theocratic

22. The pre-colonial societies in Nigeria before the amalgamation were made up of
A. Empires/Caliphates
B. Kingdoms/Emirates
C. Chiefdoms/city states
D. All of the above

23. The Berlin treaty of 1884-1885 took place in
A. Portugal          B. France
C. Britain             D. Germany

24. A group of army officers attempted to over-throw the federal Government in a bloody coup on
A. Jan. 15 1959
B. Jan 15, 1960
C. Jan 15, 1966
D. Jan 16, 1967

25. The trans-Saharan trade means the trading activities that took place across the
A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Indian Ocean
C. Sahara Desert
D. Arabian Desert

26. Who is the father of History?
A. Herodotus         B. Thacydites
C. Plato                  D. Socrates

27. Why is History considered important?
A. it discusses about great rulers
B. it is all about past events
C. Historians are great people
D. it promotes national consciousness

28. Oral tradition is a source of __________ History.
A. primary        B. tertiary
C. cultural        D. secondary

29. The head of the Hausa states are referred to as:
A. Emirs            B. Mai
C. Kosoko         D. Machine

30. Which of these was a commercial nerve centre in the 18th century in Nigeria?
A. Lagos           B. Portharcourt
C. Onitsha        D. Kano

Answers to Question Number 21 – 30

21.B     22.D     23.D     24.C     25.C     26.A     27.D     28.A     29.A     30.D

Junior WAEC 2025 Questions and Answers History [Numbers 31 – 40]

31. Who was the major pioneer in the British Voyage to West Africa?
A. Bill Clinton       B. Mungo Park
C. Lord Lugard     D. Mary Slessor

32. Through which route did the European explorers come to the coast of West Africa?
A. Sahara desert
B. the Air
C. Atlantic Ocean
D. land transportation

33. Where was the slave camp during the trans-Saharan slave trade?
A. Niger sea port
B. Onitsha sea port
C. Calabar sea port
D. River Benue sea port

34. Which one of these cities was popular in the Southern Protectorate as at 1910?
A. Awka          B. Abakiliki
C. Nsukka       D. Onitsha

35. The major resources that sustained Nigeria during the Colonial era was
A. Crude oil         B. Gold
C. Yam                 D. Coal

36. When was slave trade abolished by the European authorities?
A. 1802            B. 1805
C. 1807            D. 1809

37. The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates was mainly for_______ reasons
A. Social             B. Religious
C. Economic       D. Political

38. WEAPON means
A. Western Air frontier Force
B. World Air frontier Force
C. West African frontier Force
D. World Air Force Fighter

39. Which one of these commodities was part of the legitimate trade during the trans-Atlantic trade?
A. Slave             B. Coal
C. Crude oil       D. Gold

40. The movement for the independence of Nigeria was led by
A. Chief Obafemi Awolowo
B. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Sir Ahmadu Bello

Answers to Question Number 31 – 40

31.B     32.C     33.C     34.D     35.D     36.C     37.C     38.C     39.B     40.B

Junior WAEC 2025 Questions and Answers History [Numbers 41 – 50]

41. Who led the 1945 Workers Union strike
A. Pa Michael Imodu
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Alhaji Shehu Shagari
D. Chief Obafemi Awolowo

42. What was the means of transport during the trans-Saharan trade?
A. Horses           B. Carmels
C. Donkeys        D. Oxen

43. Which was the first European country to come in contact with Nigeria?
A. Germany         B. Britain
C. Spain               D. Portugal

44. The importance of history to the society is that it
A. discourages cultural development
B. helps to eradicate unstable marriages
C. helps in the promotion of culture
D. gives joy to story tellers

45. One of the importance of history is that it
A. helps us to memorize things
B. is the story about the past
C. teaches us how to avoid the mistakes of the past
D. helps us to study widely

46. One of the characteristics of a centralized state is that:
A. economics activities were done together
B. the ruler comes into power through the electorates
C. the people of centralized states were unified by one economic system, culture and religion
D. paying of tax is optional

47. In Nigeria, the centralized system of pre-colonial states seemed to be:
A. liberal             B. independent
C. democratic     D. autocratic

48. Which of the following was an example of pre-colonial state in Nigeria?
A. Hausa          B. Abuja
C. Osum          D. Igbo

49. In non-centralized states
A. the command of the king is a law everybody was bound to obey
B. the people were not unified by one common economic system, culture and religion
C. there was concentration of power on the top while the subjects were at the bottom
D. they practiced trade by barter

50. One example of a non-centralized state is
A. Yoruba         B. Igbo
C. Or                D. Hausa

Answers to Question Number 41 – 50

41.A     42.A     43.D     44.C     45.C     46.C     47.D     48.A     49.B     50.B

Junior WAEC 2025 Questions and Answers History [Numbers 51 – 60]

51. What promoted inter-tribal interaction between Nupe and other nation-states?
A. culture           B. Agriculture
C. Trace              D. Inter-marriage

52. Among the people of centres of civilization in pre-colonial Nigeria, Awka people of Igbo nation were known for
A. fishing          B. painting
C. farming        D. iron-smitting

53. Which one of these promoted social interaction among Nigerians in the pre-colonial period?
A. sports         B. local industries
C. cooking      D. education

54. The Trans-Atlantic slave trade was started by:
A. the British       B. the Portuguese
C. the Dutch       D. the Africans

55. Which one of the following is responsible for the development of Ghana?
A. the royal empire with the tradition that allowed the king’s sister to take over the throne upon the death of the king
B. the gold trade
C. the taxation system adopted by Ghana
D. the absolute power of the king

56. Under which ruler did the empire of Mali come into existence?
A. Mahmud
B. Mansa Musa
C. Sundiata Keita
D. Mr. Mansa Mari

57. In Mali empire, each province was ruled by a governor called:
A. emperor         B. A sore
C. Mansa             D. king

58. Which one of these contributed to the fall of Mali Empire?
A. the invasion by the Tuareg nomads
B. the judiciary system was not organized
C. the military was not fortified
D. the king was very autocratic

59. The empire of Songhai came into existence under the leadership of
A. Askia Muhammad
B. Sunni Ali
C. Muslim Faithfuls
D. Like take

60. Which one of the following economic factors boosted the economy of Songhai?
A. Gold trade
B. Slave trade across the Sahara
C. Industries
D. Salt trade

Answers to Question Number 51 – 60

51.C     52.D     53.B     54.B     55.B     56.C     57.C     58.A     59.B     60.B

SECTION B- ESSAY

Answer all questions in this section.

QUESTION 1
a. Who introduced indirect Rule in Nigeria?
b. Write down four (4) factors that led to the introduction of indirect Rule in Nigeria.

QUESTION 2
a. Explain the meaning of History.
b. State five(5) importance of History.

QUESTION 3
a. Explain the meaning of Amalgamation
b. State four (4) reasons that led to the Amalgamation of Nigeria territories

QUESTION 4
a. State five (5) characteristics of centralized states
b. State three (3) historical sources.

Answers to Section B (Essay) Questions of Junior WAEC 2025 History

QUESTION 1

a. Who introduced indirect Rule in Nigeria?

• Indirect Rule was introduced in Nigeria by Lord Lugard, the British colonial governor.

b. Write down four (4) factors that led to the introduction of indirect Rule in Nigeria.

1. Cost-effectiveness: Indirect Rule was introduced to reduce the administrative cost of governing Nigeria by using the existing local structures of authority.
2. Lack of sufficient British personnel: There were not enough British officers to administer the entire country, so it was more practical to use traditional rulers to help govern local areas.
3. Exploitation of existing local structures: The British recognized that existing traditional systems could be used to enforce colonial policies, making it easier to govern without needing to completely dismantle indigenous systems.
4. Resistance to direct control: The British faced significant resistance to direct rule, especially from powerful ethnic groups like the Igbo and Yoruba. Indirect Rule allowed them to control these groups through existing local leadership without facing widespread revolts.

QUESTION 2

a. Explain the meaning of History.

• History is the study and record of past events, particularly those that relate to human affairs. It involves understanding how events unfolded, how societies evolved, and the effects of these events on the present and future.

b. State five (5) importance of History.

1. Preservation of Culture: History helps preserve the culture and heritage of a people, ensuring that traditions and customs are passed down through generations.
2. Understanding the Past: It allows societies to understand their origins, how they developed, and the mistakes they made so they can avoid repeating them.
3. National Identity: History fosters a sense of national identity by connecting individuals to their country’s past, achievements, and struggles.
4. Informed Decision-making: Knowledge of history aids in making informed decisions in politics, governance, and economics by learning from past successes and failures.
5. Building Social Unity: History helps in creating awareness of shared experiences, building social cohesion, and reducing divisions within society.

QUESTION 3

a. Explain the meaning of Amalgamation.

• Amalgamation refers to the process of combining or uniting two or more territories or entities into one. In the context of Nigeria, the term refers to the merger of the Northern and Southern Protectorates and Lagos into a single colony in 1914 by the British colonial government.

b. State four (4) reasons that led to the Amalgamation of Nigeria territories.

1. Economic Efficiency: The British sought to consolidate the resources of both protectorates (Southern and Northern) to make economic management more efficient.
2. Administrative Convenience: The amalgamation was intended to streamline the administrative process by reducing the number of government officials needed for the administration of separate territories.
3. Control and Integration: The British wanted to establish more centralized control over Nigeria, making it easier to manage the territories as a single entity.
4. Cost-Effectiveness: Maintaining separate administrations for the Northern and Southern Protectorates was expensive. Amalgamation was seen as a cost-cutting measure to reduce administrative expenses.

QUESTION 4

a. State five (5) characteristics of centralized states.

1. Power Concentration: Power is concentrated in the hands of a central authority, often a king, emperor, or ruler, who has control over political and administrative decisions.
2. Strong Political Institutions: Centralized states have established systems of government, with well-defined structures like ministries, courts, and councils to manage governance.
3. Unified Economy and Culture: A centralized state often has a uniform system of taxation, trade, and cultural practices that are enforced across the entire territory.
4. Centralized Military Control: The military is under the direct control of the central authority, which ensures the state’s defense and internal security.
5. Administrative Hierarchy: There is a well-organized administrative system with appointed officials who manage various regions or provinces on behalf of the central government.

b. State three (3) historical sources.

1. Written Records: These include books, journals, manuscripts, treaties, and documents that have been preserved for future generations.
2. Oral Tradition: The transmission of history through stories, songs, and oral accounts passed down from generation to generation.
3. Archaeological Findings: Physical remains like tools, buildings, graves, and other artifacts that provide evidence of past human activities and cultures.

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