Exploring Nigeria's History

Who amalgamated the Northern and Southern Protectorates?

• Lord Lugard

• Lord Kitchener

• Lord Balfour

• Sir Frederick Lugard

What year was Nigeria amalgamated?

• 1914

• 1899

• 1920

• 1901

Who was Usman Dan Fodio?

• A political leader in the United States during the 20th century.

• A famous African artist known for his paintings.

• A military general in the British army.

• Usman Dan Fodio was a prominent Islamic leader and the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate.

What was Usman Dan Fodio's role in northern Nigeria?

• Usman Dan Fodio was a famous poet from western Nigeria.

• Usman Dan Fodio was a military general in southern Nigeria.

• Usman Dan Fodio was a British colonial administrator.

• Usman Dan Fodio was a religious leader and the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate in northern Nigeria.

What title did Afonja of Ilorin hold?

• Sultan of Sokoto

• Sarkin Shasha

• Emir of Kano

• Oba of Lagos

Which empire was Afonja associated with?

• Songhai Empire

• Mali Empire

• Ashanti Empire

• Oyo Empire

What does 'Jihad' mean in the context of Usman Dan Fodio?

• A financial strategy for wealth accumulation.

• A religious struggle for Islamic reform and governance.

• A personal journey of self-discovery.

• A military campaign against non-Muslims.

What was the capital of the Oyo Empire?

• Ibadan

• Kano

• Lagos

• Oyo-Ile

Name one significant action taken by Usman Dan Fodio.

• He established a democratic government.

• He wrote a book on Islamic philosophy.

• He led a peaceful protest against colonial rule.

• He led a jihad to establish a theocratic state.

What is the significance of the year 1914 in Nigerian history?

• The start of World War I.

• The establishment of British colonial rule in Nigeria.

• The discovery of oil in Nigeria.

• The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates into one entity.