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History

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the significance of the Nigerian Constitution in Civil rule?

a)

It outlines the rights and responsibilities of Nigerian citizens

b)

It grants unlimited power to the military

c)

It establishes a hereditary monarchy

d)

It allows foreign interference

2.

Who was the President of Nigeria during the Third Republic?

a)

Nnamdi Azikiwe

b)

Olusegun Obasanjo

c)

Shehu Shagari

d)

Muhammad Buhari

3.

What was the major challenge faced by the Second Republic in Nigeria?

a)

Economic recession

b)

Political instability

c)

Ethnic conflicts

d)

Religious tensions

4.

Who was the first civilian governor of Lagos State during the Third Republic?

a)

Bola Tinubu

b)

Babatunde Fashola

c)

Lateef Jakande

d)

Akinwunmi Ambode

5.

Which event led to the abrupt end of the Third Republic in Nigeria?

a)

Military coup

b)

Presidential impeachment

c)

Economic recession

d)

Constitutional amendment

6.

Which ethnic groups did General Johnson Aguiyi - Ironsi belong to ?

a)

Ijaw

b)

Hausa

c)

Igbo

d)

Yoruba

7.

During which years did General Yakubu Gowon serve as the Head of State of Nigeria?

a)

1966- 1975

b)

1960 - 1966

c)

1975- 1979

d)

1979 - 1983

8.

What was the duration of General Buhari Mahmoud's rule in Nigeria ?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

9.

During General Buhari Mahmoud's regime ,what was the official reason for the military takeover ?

a)

Economic instability

b)

Political corruption

c)

Religious conflict

d)

Social unrest

10.

What was the political transition that occurred during General Obasanjo Olusegun's rule ? Transition from ______ .

a)

parliamentary system to presidential system

b)

one party system to multi party system

c)

federalism to unitary system

d)

military rule to civilian rule

11.

What was the political transition that occurred during General Obasanjo Olusegun's rule ? Transition from ______ .

a)

parliamentary system to presidential system

b)

one party system to multi party system

c)

federalism to unitary system

d)

military rule to civilian rule

12.

How long did General Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi's military rule last in Nigeria?

a)

1 year

b)

3 months

c)

2 years

d)

6 years

13.

Which year old the third Republic in Nigeria begins?

a)

1983

b)

1979

c)

1993

d)

1999

14.

How long did the second Republic last in Nigeria? _____ years .

a)

4

b)

12

c)

8

d)

16

15.

Which of the following best describes civil rule in Nigeria? A_______.

a)

system of government where the military holds power

b)

government where citizens have limited rights and freedoms

c)

form of government where power is held by elected civilian leaders

d)

political system where religious leaders make all decisions