HISTORY CYCLE TEST REVISION: Nigerian Heroes and Heroines

Who curbed the spread of the Ebola virus in Nigeria?

• Ameyo Adadevoh

• Margaret Ekpo

• Hajiya Gambo

• Olufunmilayo Kuti

Who fought against the unjust practices of the military government?

• Margaret Ekpo

• Olufunmilayo Kuti

• Hajiya Gambo

• Sir Ahmadu Bello

Who established the Aba Township Women’s Association?

• Margaret Ekpo

• Olufunmilayo Kuti

• Sir Ahmadu Bello

• Hajiya Gambo

Who was part of the struggle to liberate women from unfavourable African traditions?

• Hajiya Gambo

• Margaret Ekpo

• Olufunmilayo Kuti

• Obafemi Awolowo

Who is referred to as the Father of the Nigerian State?

• Anthony Enahoro

• Ahmadu Bello

• Taiwo Akinkunmi

• Obafemi Awolowo

Who unified the different tribes of Northern Nigeria?

• Anthony Enahoro

• Ahmadu Bello

• Taiwo Akinkunmi

• Obafemi Awolowo

A hero is defined as:

• A person admired for courage or noble qualities

• Someone who always wins competitions

• A person who never makes mistakes

• Someone who is famous for being rich

Mention four attributes of heroes and heroines.

• Bravery, selflessness, leadership, and integrity.

• Laziness, selfishness, dishonesty, and cowardice.

• Indifference, greed, timidity, and arrogance.

• Carelessness, impatience, rudeness, and deceitfulness.

List four Nigerian heroes and heroines and their contributions.

• Nnamdi Azikiwe (first President of Nigeria), Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (women's rights activist), Obafemi Awolowo (political leader), Queen Amina (warrior queen).

• Chinua Achebe (novelist), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (economist), Sani Abacha (military ruler), Mary Slessor (missionary).

• Wole Soyinka (playwright), Olusegun Obasanjo (former president), Fela Kuti (musician), Dora Akunyili (pharmacist).

• Goodluck Jonathan (former president), Chimamanda Adichie (author), Yakubu Gowon (military leader), Stella Adadevoh (doctor).

Who was the first known Nigerian richest man?

• Oba Ovonramwen

• King Jaja

• Chief Nana

• King Olomu