Evolution and Independence of Nigeria

Lagos officially became a British colony in the year.....

• 1941

• 1861

• 1961

• 1841

The Last British governor general of Nigeria was.....

• Sir David Burdillon

• Sir Arthur Richards

• Sir Lord Luggard

• Sir James Robertson

A gradual process of change in system of government is called......

• Revolution

• Evolution

• Renaissance

• Convocation

Nigeria was colonized by which of the following countries......

• France

• Portugal

• Belgium

• Britain

Before amalgamation, Nigeria existed as the following except.....

• Empire

• Kingdom

• Colony

• Caliphate

Nigeria gained independence in the year....

• October 1st, 1960

• October 1st, 1963

• October 7th, 1960

• October 7th, 1963

The first President of Nigeria was.........

• Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Obafemi Awolowo

• Hebert Macaulay

• Dennis Osadebe

Which of the following governor general amalgamated the northern and southern protectorates of Nigeria?

• Sir Donald Cameron

• Sir James Robertson

• Sir Lord Luggard

• Sir Arthur Richards

Nigeria was named by who among the following?

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Margaret Thatcher

• Flora Shaw

• None of the above

The British colonized Nigeria for a total period of ...... years.

• 89

• 99

• 100

• 109