Practise for the national exam the way it really feels. This paper follows the structure, question types, marks and timing of the NESA Senior 6 (A-Level) History exam.
These questions simulate the national exam. They are original Ganzaa questions written in the same format as the NESA papers — not the official NESA papers, and not endorsed by NESA. The official papers stay free on our past papers page.
10 versions of every question, so each attempt is a fresh paper with the same structure.
180 minutes, 100 marks, the same sections and question types as the national exam.
Your score, the correct answer to every question and a clear explanation of why.
Part I: History of Africa — Section A
Attempt all eight (8) questions. (30 marks)
Part II: History of Europe and the rest of the world — Section A
Attempt all eight (8) questions. (30 marks)
Section B — Part I: History of Africa
Attempt only ONE question from this part. Answer in essay form. (20 marks)
Answer any 1 of 2
Section B — Part II: History of Europe and the rest of the world
Attempt only ONE question from this part. Answer in essay form. (20 marks)
Answer any 1 of 2
A taste of the paper. Every exam you sit has different questions in this style.
Sample 1 · First and Second Republics
Which of the following was a key characteristic of both the First and the Second Republics in Rwanda?
Answer: B. Ethnic discrimination and dictatorship
Both republics (1962–1973 and 1973–1994) practised ethnic discrimination against the Tutsi (quotas, exile, massacres) and ruled as dictatorships with one dominant party.
Sample 2 · Italian unification
Which of the following was a major factor that delayed the unification of Italy before 1850?
Answer: C. Austrian domination of much of Italy
Austria ruled Lombardy-Venetia and supported reactionary rulers in other states, crushing revolts in 1820, 1831 and 1848. The Pope opposed unification, and French help came only in 1859.
Sample 3 · League of Nations
What was the main purpose of the League of Nations?
Answer: B. To promote international cooperation and prevent war
The League (1920) aimed at collective security, settling disputes peacefully and international cooperation. It came before the Axis and the Second World War.
