Second term exam history yr 7

What is indigenous technology?

• Technology from Europe

• Traditional skills and techniques used by local people

• A modern industrial machine

• None of the above

Which of these was a major center for iron smelting in pre-colonial Nigeria?

• Kano

• Nok

• Lagos

• Calabar

The Yoruba people were known for which of the following indigenous crafts?

• Salt making

• Gold mining

• Wood carving

• Fishing

Salt making was common in which region?

• Awka

• Benin

• Sokoto

• Lagos

One major advantage of indigenous technology is:

• It replaces all modern industries

• It promotes cultural heritage

• It is the only source of income in Nigeria

• It is no longer useful

Which of these was NOT a form of indigenous technology in pre-colonial Nigeria?

• Pottery making

• Space travel

• Iron smelting

• Cloth weaving

Which of the following was a major advantage of inter-group relations in pre-colonial Nigeria?

• Increased conflicts

• Promotion of trade and cultural exchange

• Decline of traditional crafts

• Isolation of ethnic groups

What is one major disadvantage of indigenous technology today?

• It is very efficient and fast

• It is sometimes slow and labor-intensive

• It does not require human effort

• It has replaced modern industries

The famous Kano cloth dyeing industry is known for producing:

• Red cloth

• Indigo-dyed cloth

• Glassware

• Wooden doors

How did indigenous technology contribute to inter-group relations?

• It led to isolation

• It promoted trade and unity among different groups

• It reduced economic activities

• It stopped cultural exchange