History Neco Past Questions And Answers (Objective and Theory)

Here they are;

Multiple Choice Section:

 

The Battle of Hastings in 1066 marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest in:

a) France

b) England

c) Spain

d) Italy

Answer: b) England

 

Who was the primary author of “The Communist Manifesto” alongside Karl Marx?

a) Vladimir Lenin

b) Friedrich Engels

c) Joseph Stalin

d) Leon Trotsky

Answer: b) Friedrich Engels

 

The Opium Wars in the mid-19th century involved conflicts between China and:

a) Japan

b) Britain

c) France

d) Russia

Answer: b) Britain

 

The Renaissance period is often considered the rebirth of:

a) Science and Technology

b) Ancient Greek and Roman culture

c) Feudalism

d) Industrialization

Answer: b) Ancient Greek and Roman culture

 

The “Trail of Tears” refers to the forced relocation of Native American tribes, particularly the:

a) Cherokee

b) Apache

c) Iroquois

d) Sioux

Answer: a) Cherokee

 

True/False Section:

 

The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 led to the establishment of the Soviet Union.

Answer: True

 

The Renaissance originated in Italy and later spread to Northern Europe.

Answer: True

 

The Balfour Declaration of 1917 expressed British support for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

Answer: True

 

The Mayans were an ancient civilization known for their advanced knowledge of astronomy and mathematics.

Answer: True

 

The Treaty of Ghent, signed in 1814, officially ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain.

Answer: True

 

Matching Section:

 

Match the historical figure with their contribution:

 

Marie Curie i. Theory of Relativity

Albert Einstein ii. Radioactivity

James Clerk Maxwell iii. Laws of Motion

Answers: 31 – ii, 32 – i, 33 – iii

 

Fill in the Blank Section:

 

The Treaty of __________ in 1763 concluded the Seven Years’ War and significantly altered global power dynamics.

Answer: Paris

 

The Boxer Rebellion in China against foreign influence occurred in the late __________ century.

Answer: 19th

 

Theory Section:

 

Discuss the impact of the Scientific Revolution on society, including changes in perspectives on the natural world and the development of the scientific method.

 

Analyze the factors contributing to the collapse of the Roman Empire in the 5th century AD.

 

Examine the role of propaganda in shaping public opinion during major conflicts, focusing on a specific historical event or war.

 

Evaluate the consequences of the Treaty of Versailles on Europe and its role in shaping the geopolitical landscape after World War I.