History and Current Affairs Quiz

What is Nationalism?

• A feeling of love, loyalty, and devotion to one's country

• A feeling of love for other countries

• A feeling of hatred towards one's country

• A feeling of indifference towards one's country

Who is a Nationalist?

• A person who loves, supports, and defends their country

• A person who hates their country

• A person who loves other countries

• A person who is indifferent towards their country

State two factors that supported Nationalism in Nigeria.

• Isolation from other countries

• Lack of education and weak leadership

• Discrimination in the employment market and joining of political parties

• High employment rates and strong economy

List two Nationalists in Nigeria.

• Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln

• Queen Elizabeth II and Barack Obama

• Herbert Macaulay and Sir Ahmadu Bello

• Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela

State four legacies of Herbert Macaulay.

• Started the first free primary education program in Africa

• Built the first television station in Africa

• Set up the first industrial complex in Nigeria

• Introduced the idea of minimum wage policy in Nigeria

Mention three lessons learnt from the life of Herbert Macaulay.

• He was a selfish leader

• He was determined to fail in life

• He loved education

• He was always ready to betray his people

State four legacies of Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

• Introduced the idea of minimum wage policy in Nigeria

• Set up the first television station in Africa

• Started the first free primary education program in Africa

• Built the liberty stadium, the first modern sports facility in Nigeria

State three lessons learnt from the life of Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

• He was always ready to betray his people

• He was determined to fail in life

• He was a selfish leader

• He loved education

State five legacies of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe.

• Was a strong supporter of Nigerian independence and unity

• Was the first indigenous Governor-General of Nigeria

• Supported colonial rule in Nigeria

• Was a key figure in the Nigeria Youth Movement

• Led the 1945 general strike

Mention two lessons learnt from the life of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe.

• He was dedicated to keeping Nigeria under colonial rule

• He was a cowardly leader

• He stood and supported one Nigeria

• He was a terrible writer and speaker