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

What do we learn about ethnic groups in Nigeria?

• They have the same traditions

• They have different languages, traditions, and ways of showing respect

• They don’t celebrate festivals

• They all live in the same region

Which ethnic group is primarily associated with the southwestern region of Nigeria?

• Hausa-Fulani

• Yoruba

• Igbo

• Fulani