Ethnic Groups in Nigeria Quiz

What is an ethnic group?

• A group of people who speak different languages

• A group of people who share the same culture, language, and traditions

• A group of people who live in the same country

• A group of people who all look the same.

Which of these is NOT one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria?

• Yoruba

• Hausa-Fulani

• Kanuri

• Igbo

What language do the Igbo people speak?

• Hausa

• Yoruba

• Igbo

• English

How do the Yoruba people show respect when greeting elders?

• They bow slightly

• They kneel or prostrate

• They shake hands

• They wave

Which ethnic group is known for fishing and living near rivers?

• Ijaw

• Tiv

• Kanuri

• Hausa-Fulani

What is a common tradition among the Tiv people?

• Fishing

• Storytelling

• Trading in markets

• Farming

Which ethnic group is mainly found in Northern Nigeria?

• Yoruba

• Igbo

• Hausa-Fulani

• Ijaw

What is the importance of showing respect in Nigerian ethnic groups?

• It is a way to greet people

• It shows appreciation for family and elders

• It is done only during festivals

• It is a law in every ethnic group

Sort the 36 states into their geopolitical zones.

What are some important crops for the Igbo people?

• Yam and cassava

• Fish and grains

• Cotton and sugarcane

• Maize and rice