Quiz on Nigerian History and Culture

Who colonized Nigeria?

• Britain

• France

• Germany

• Portugal

What is the definition of independence?

• When a country is ruled by another country

• When a country is free to make decisions and govern themselves

• When a country is in a state of war

• When a country is experiencing economic crisis

Who is the father of the Yorubas?

• Oduduwa

• Hausa

• Igbo

• Edo

What is the name of the first president of Nigeria?

• Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Sir Tafawa Balewa

• Chief Obafemi Awolowo

• Margret Ekpo

What is the definition of a hero/heroine?

• A person with great bravery who does extra ordinary things

• A person with great wealth who does ordinary things

• A person with great power who does extra ordinary things

• A person with great influence who does ordinary things

Who was Samuel Ajayi Crowther?

• A Nigerian politician

• A Nigerian pastor

• A Nigerian slave who later became a pastor

• A Nigerian businessman

What is the 75-metre dash?

• A long athletic race

• A short athletic race

• A medium athletic race

• A marathon

Where is Queen Amina from?

• Northern Nigeria

• Southern Nigeria

• Eastern Nigeria

• Western Nigeria

What did Queen Amina learn how to do?

• Ride a bike

• Ride a horse

• Swim

• Dance

Who gave birth to Queen Amina?

• Her father

• Her mother

• Her sister

• Her brother