History of Nigeria

Multiple Choice

Nigeria became an independent country in:

• March 15, 1961
• July 4, 1960
• October 1, 1960
• January 1, 1965

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ethnic groups is NOT one of Nigeria's major ethnic groups?

• Yoruba

• Igbo

• Hausa

• Zulu

Multiple Choice

The first President of Nigeria was:

• Nnamdi Azikiwe
• Goodluck Jonathan
• Olusegun Obasanjo
• Muhammadu Buhari

Multiple Choice

Queen Amina ruled over the kingdom of:

• Kano
• Sokoto
• Kogi
• Zazzau

Multiple Choice

The Benin Kingdom is famous for:

• Ancient pottery and modern architecture.
• Famous for its wildlife and natural parks.
• Traditional music and contemporary art.
• Bronze sculptures and rich cultural heritage.

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Nigeria is located in

Africa.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Nigeria's political leaders is/are correct?

• Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria.

• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was the first Prime Minister.

• Obafemi Awolowo introduced free primary education in Western Nigeria.

• Queen Amina of Zazzau was the first President of Nigeria.

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Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti helped women

and participate in making decisions.