YEAR 6 HISTORY: WEEK 1-3 NIGERIA'S HISTORY, FIRST & SECOND REPUBLIC

Nigeria became one country under one central government in the year:

• 1901

• 1914

• 1960

• 1979

Northern and Southern Nigeria were joined together (amalgamated) by:

• Sir Frederick Lord Lugard

• Chief Anthony Enahoro

• Obafemi Awolowo

• Nnamdi Azikiwe

The indirect rule system of government was introduced in Northern Nigeria by:

• Tafawa Balewa

• Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Lord Lugard

• Ahmadu Bello

The motion for Nigeria’s independence was moved by:

• Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Tafawa Balewa

• Chief Anthony Enahoro

• Obafemi Awolowo

Nigeria became an independent nation on the:

• 1st January, 1960

• 1st October, 1960

• 1st April, 1960

• 1st July, 1960

The first Nigerian president or governor-general of Nigeria was:

• Tafawa Balewa

• Obafemi Awolowo

• Late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Sir Frederick Lord Lugard

The late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was born in:

• Lagos

• Zungeru

• Enugu

• Kaduna

The first British Governor-General in Nigeria was:

• Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

• Sir Frederick Lord Lugard

• Chief Anthony Enahoro

• Nnamdi Azikiwe

Civil Rule or Civil Government is characterized by:

• Military leadership

• Leadership by civilians

• Monarchical rule

• Colonial administration

The period between October 1, 1960, and January 15, 1966, is referred to as:

• The Second Republic

• The Military Regime

• The First Republic

• The Colonial Era