Unit 4: Nigeria - Multiple Choice Quiz

What is the current governing republic of Nigeria?

• First Republic

• Second Republic

• Third Republic

• Fourth Republic

Which European country colonized Nigeria?

• France

• Germany

• Portugal

• United Kingdom

What was the main reason for European colonization of Africa?

• The need for cultural exchange

• The expansion of democracy

• Economic gain and resource extraction

• Protection of indigenous African civilizations

The Berlin Conference of 1885 was significant because:

• It invited African leaders to negotiate colonial boundaries.

• It led to the division of Africa among European powers.

• It ended slavery in Africa.

• It granted independence to African nations.

What is the most stable institution in Nigeria, historically?

• The military

• The judiciary

• The National Assembly

Which Nigerian leader attempted economic reforms under the IMF’s Structural Adjustment Program (SAP)?

• Olusegun Obasanjo

• Ibrahim Babangida

• Sani Abacha

• Muhammadu Buhari

Which Nigerian president launched an anti-corruption campaign and established the current constitution in 1999?

• Sani Abacha

• Umaru Musa Yar'Adua

• Olusegun Obasanjo

• Goodluck Jonathan

Nigeria’s legislative branch is:

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Parliamentary

• Absolute monarchy

How are Nigerian presidents elected?

• By the National Assembly

• Through a simple majority vote

• Through a system requiring a majority and a regional distribution of votes

• By military appointment

What role does the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) play in Nigeria?

• It controls the country’s judiciary.

• It organizes and regulates elections.

• It enforces military rule.

• It acts as the country’s main opposition party.