Cameroon GCE ordinary level June 2026 history 2

Ultimate GCE Advanced Level History Revision Bank: Sections B & C

Mastering the structural, multi-part questions is the secret to scoring an “A” grade in the Cameroon GCE Advanced Level History paper. These questions require comprehensive knowledge, precise points, and clear structural division.

The following set of questions from image_1d09eb.jpg provides extensive revision material divided into Cameroon History, Africa Since 1870, and World Diplomacy Since 1870. Use these to test your lesson summaries and practice essay outlines.

CAMEROON SINCE 1850 (Continued)

Question 3

• a) State the benefits of the British policy of Indirect Rule to the people of Southern Cameroons. (7 marks)

• b) Identify the effects of the policy of Assimilation in French Cameroon. (6 marks)

• c) Give the reasons for the failure of native resistance in French Cameroon. (7 marks)

Question 4

• a) Give reasons for the rise of Dr E.M.L Endeley as Premier of Southern Cameroons. (7 marks)

• b) State the factors that favoured the rise of Foncha to the post of Premier in Southern Cameroons by 1959. (6 marks)

• c) What were the main achievements of J.N Foncha as Premier during the period 1959 to 1961? (7 marks)

Question 5

• a) Outline the reasons for the creation of the UPC party in 1948. (7 marks)

• b) State the reasons for the ban on the UPC activities in July 1955. (6 marks)

• c) What factors favoured the reunification of British Southern Cameroons and the Republic of Cameroon in 1961. (7 marks)

Question 6

• a) Give reasons for the organization of a UN supervised plebiscite in Southern Cameroons. (7 marks)

• b) Present the factors that worked for the reunification of Southern Cameroons with the Republic of Cameroon. (6 marks)

• c) Outline the effects of reunification on both Southern Cameroons and the Republic of Cameroon. (7 marks)

Question 7

• a) Outline the provisions of the Foumban Constitution and the Tripartite Conference of 1961. (7 marks)

• b) What were the benefits of the Federal form of government in Cameroon between 1961 and 1972? (7 marks)

• c) What were the foreign policy objectives of President Ahidjo from 1961 to 1982? (6 marks)

Question 8

• a) Give reasons for the rise to power of President Paul Biya in 1982. (7 marks)

• b) Why did the military attempt to overthrow Paul Biya in 1984 fail? (7 marks)

• c) State the achievements of President Paul Biya in Cameroon between 1982 and 2019. (6 marks)

AFRICA SINCE 1870 (Excluding Cameroon)

Answer ONE question from this Section

Question 9

• a) State the factors which favoured the European colonisation of Africa. (8 marks)

• b) Describe the methods used by the Europeans to acquire colonial territories in Africa. (6 marks)

• c) Outline reasons for the British adoption of the policy of Indirect Rule in her African territories. (6 marks)

Question 10

• a) For what reasons was the First World War extended to Africa? (7 marks)

• b) Outline the role played by Africans in the war. (6 marks)

• c) What were the effects of the war on the Africans? (7 marks)

Question 11

• a) State the factors that led to the rise of African Nationalism. (8 marks)

• b) Why did the Mau-Mau movement resist the British colonial authorities in Kenya in the 1950s? (6 marks)

• c) What constitutional changes in Kenya between 1952 and 1964 led Kenya to achieve independence in 1964? (6 marks)

Question 12

• a) Outline the aims of the OAU at its creation in 1963. (8 marks)

• b) State the achievements of the OAU from its creation to 2002. (6 marks)

• c) What difficulties did the OAU encounter as an African international organisation? (6 marks)

SECTION C: WORLD DIPLOMACY SINCE 1870

Answer ONE question from this Section

Question 13

• a) What were the causes of the First World War? (7 marks)

• b) How was Germany punished during the Paris Peace Settlement for provoking the war? (6 marks)

• c) Outline the effects of the war on the people of Africa. (7 marks)

Question 14

• a) Why did Japan attack and occupy Manchuria (China) in 1931? (7 marks)

• b) Describe the reactions of the League of Nations to the crisis. (6 marks)

• c) What were the consequences of this aggression? (7 marks)

Question 15

• a) Why was there a “Cold War” after the Second World War? (6 marks)

• b) What were its causes? (7 marks)

• c) How was the “Cold War” manifested in the Congo Civil war of 1960? (7 marks)

Question 16

• a) What were the aims of the League of Nations when it was created in 1919? (8 marks)

• b) Describe the political successes of the organization in the 1920s and 1930s? (6 marks)

• c) Why did the League of Nations collapse by 1945? (6 marks)

Strategy Tips for Answering Structural Questions

Pay Attention to the Mark Distribution: Every subsection has specific marks allocated to it (e.g., 7/6/7 or 8/6/6). Ensure you provide a corresponding number of clear, distinct historical facts. If a sub-question is worth 8 marks, aim for at least 8 solid points with brief supporting explanations.

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