History 2

The ethnic groups that occupy the hinterland of the Bight of Benin include the

• Edo, the Yoruba and the Urhobo

• Itsekiri, the Igbo and the Idoma

• Yoruba, the Jukun and the Efik

• Igbo, the Ibibio and the Tiv

Answer explanation

The Edo, the Yoruba and the Urbobo
are located in the hinterland of the
Bight of Biafra while the Idoma, Jukun
and Tiv can be found in the Middle Belt
Zone.

The Nok culture is associated with the archaelogical findings at

• Nigeria
• South Africa
• Ghana
• Kenya

The Nok culture is associated with the archaelogical findings at

• Ile-Ife

• Benin

• Taruga

• Igbo Ukwu.

Answer explanation

Such findings at Ile-Ife, Benin and Igbo
Ukwu are associated with the artistic
culture of their respective names which
are regarded as off-shoot of theose of
Nok.

In the pre-colonial period, the Aku of Wukari derived his power mainly from

• the strength of his army

• the role as a supplier of slaves

• his control of trade routes

• his spiritual influence in the kingdom.

The last ruler of the Ogiso dynasty in the Benin Empire was

• Oba Eweka

• Oba Owodo

• Oba Oranmiyan

• Oba Ewuare.

Answer explanation

Oranmiyan, Eweka and Ewuare belong to the Oranimyan Dynasty.

The Olu of Itsekiri was assisted in his administration by a council of chiefs
called

• Ogboni

• Ekpako

• Ekine

• Ojoye.

Which of the following kingdoms was known for its advanced bronze casting techniques during the pre-colonial period?

• Benin Kingdom

• Oyo Empire

• Kanem-Bornu

• Songhai Empire

The primary language spoken by the people of the Itsekiri ethnic group is

• Itsekiri

• Hausa

• Igbo

• Yoruba

The ancient city of Ife is often regarded as the spiritual home of which ethnic group?

• Yoruba

• Igbo

• Hausa

• Fulani

The ancient city of Benin is famous for its

• Wall and Moat system

• Stonehenge

• Great Pyramid

• Terracotta Warriors