Social Studies and Nigeria's Independence Quiz

What is social studies the study of?

• History of Nigeria

• Man and his environment

• Mathematics and science

• Animals and plants

What does the physical environment include?

• Traditions and customs

• Government and politics

• Land, water, and air

• People and culture

Who was the first governor general of Nigeria?

• Herbert Macaulay

• Lord Frederick Lugard

• Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Obafemi Awolowo

When did Nigeria gain independence?

• 1945

• 1953

• 1960

• 1963

What was the first political party founded by Herbert Macaulay?

• Nigerian National Democratic Party

• Movement for National Reformation

• Aba Market Women's Association

• Egbe Omo Oduduwa

Who is known as the father of Nigerian nationalism?

• Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Obafemi Awolowo

• Herbert Macaulay

• Margaret Ekpo

What did Obafemi Awolowo establish?

• A military base

• A new currency

• Free primary education

• A sports team

What is the name of the cultural association founded by Obafemi Awolowo?

• Movement for National Reformation

• Nigerian National Democratic Party

• Egbe Omo Oduduwa

• Aba Market Women's Association

Who was the first prime minister of Nigeria?

• Herbert Macaulay

• Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Tafewa Balewa

• Anthony Enahoro

What did Margaret Ekpo fight for?

• Women's rights

• Children's education

• Animal rights

• Men's rights