Quiz on Nigeria: History and Culture

What is the capital of Nigeria?

• Lagos

• Abuja

• Kano

• Port Harcourt

Who was Nigeria’s first President?

• Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Obafemi Awolowo

• Yakubu Gowon

• Tafawa Balewa

Which year did Nigeria gain independence from Britain?

• 1957

• 1960

• 1963

• 1970

How many states are in Nigeria?

• 30

• 36

• 40

• 25

What is Nigeria’s official language?

• Hausa

• Yoruba

• English

• Igbo

The Nigerian currency is called what?

• Naira

• Cedi

• Shilling

• Dollar

Which is the most populated city in Nigeria?

• Lagos

• Kano

• Abuja

• Ibadan

Who is regarded as the 'Father of Nigerian Nationalism'?

• Ahmadu Bello

• Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Herbert Macaulay

• Obafemi Awolowo

What is the largest ethnic group in Nigeria?

• Igbo

• Yoruba

• Hausa-Fulani

• Tiv

Which river is the longest in Nigeria?

• River Benue

• River Niger

• River Kaduna

• River Ogun