WorksheetsHISTORY BASIC 6
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 46mins
Nigeria became a Republic Nation on ..............
October 1st 1964
October 1st 1963
October 1st 1962
October 1st 1960
Nigeria is divided into states
30
36
35
29
The first President in Nigeria
Alhaji Tafawa Balewa
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Olusegun Obasanjo
General Aguyi Ironsi
The three(3) major ethnic groups in Nigeria are;
Gwari, Yoruba and Jukun
Hausa, Ibo and Nupe
Kanuri, Tiv and Idoma
Yoruba, Hausa and Ibo
What is the correct colour combination of the Nigeria flag
Blue, White, Blue
Green, Green, White
Green, White, Green
Yellow, White , Yellow
What is the correct colour combination of the Nigeria flag
Blue, White, Blue
Green, Green, White
Green, White, Green
Yellow, White , Yellow
The Nigeria Civil War started in the year
1968
1967
1965
1969
The country Nigeria is on which part of Africa
West Africa
North Africa
East Africa
South Africa
Nigeria became an independent Nation on
October 1st 1961
October 1st 1960
October 1st 1962
October 1st 1963
Who is Buhari?
He is a man
He is a yoruba man
He is Nigeria ex president
He is a famer
The name of the first political party formed in Nigeria was _____?
APC
PDP
NNDP
APGA
Which National hero founded the first political party in Nigeria?
Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
Sir Herbert Macaulay
Chief Obafemi Awolowo
Sir Tafawa BAlewa
The handover ceremony of the old government to a new government in Nigeria usually happens on the ________
May 27th
May 29th
June 12th
October 1st
The body that oversees the governing of soccer in Africa is known as ______?
CAF
FIFA
NFF
NFA
The capital of Lagos is _____
Ikoyi
Lekki
Yaba
Ikeja
Who is the current President of Nigeria?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Muhammadu Buhari
Good luck Jonathan
What is the capital city of Nigeria?
Lagos
Abuja
Port Harcourt
Which Nigerian city is known as the "Centre of Excellence"?
Lagos
Abuja
Port Harcourt
The state government is headed by_______
The chairman
The governor
The senator
The president
____ is the study of past events.
Geography
History
Creation
None of the above
Nigeria is a country in _______.
Asia
Europe
North America
Africa
Nigeria was colonised by which country?
Italy
Spain
Britain
America
In what year did Nigeria become an independent nation?
1991
1960
1963
1982
Nigeria was divided into ____ regions before independence.
3
4
7
13
Now, Nigeria has ___ states with Abuja as its federal capital territory.
52
33
36
40
The Federal rule of civil procedure is known as
military rule
republic rule
civic or civil rule
presidential rule
Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe became the first Nigerian president in
1960
1999
1963
2000
The first governor - general of Nigeria from 1960 was
Obafemi Awolowo
Sir Ahmadu Bello
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Good luck Jonathan
------ designed the Nigerian flag
Awolowo
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi
Nigeria has ------ geo political zone
three
six
ten
36
When did Nigeria become a Republic?
1960
1963
1970
1962
What is the significance of the Nigerian Constitution in Civil rule?
It outlines the rights and responsibilities of Nigerian citizens
It grants unlimited power to the military
It establishes a hereditary monarchy
It allows foreign interference
Who was the President of Nigeria during the Third Republic?
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Olusegun Obasanjo
Shehu Shagari
Muhammad Buhari
What was the major challenge faced by the Second Republic in Nigeria?
Economic recession
Political instability
Ethnic conflicts
Religious tensions
Which event led to the abrupt end of the Third Republic in Nigeria?
Military coup
Presidential impeachment
Economic recession
Constitutional amendment
Which year old the third Republic in Nigeria begins?
1983
1979
1993
1999
How long did the second Republic last in Nigeria? _____ years .
4
12
8
16
Which of the following best describes civil rule in Nigeria? A_______.
system of government where the military holds power
government where citizens have limited rights and freedoms
form of government where power is held by elected civilian leaders
political system where religious leaders make all decisions
The South-West is mainly populated by -.
Igbos
Hausa
Urhobos
Yorubas
The official language of Nigeria is_______.
Arabic
English
French
Who is Tinubu?
Current Nigerian President
Who was the first president of Nigeria after independence
Nnamdi Azikwe
Obafemi Awolowo
Tafewa Balewa
Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi
Who was the first Nigerian woman to drive a car
Kudriat Abiola
Chioma Ajunwa
MODUPE OSIKOYA
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti
What year did the military regime in Nigeria end
1963
1999
2000
1996
From when to when was the civil war in Nigeria
1967-1970
1977-1980
1957-1960
1966-1970
What is Nigerian's main source of income
Oil
Cocoa
Timber
Palm oil
The first capital of Nigeria after independence
Abuja
Lagos
Calabar
Ibadan
When was Nigeria amalgamated
1914
1916
1912
1960
When was Nigeria amalgamated
1914
1916
1912
1960
When did Ibrahim Babangida started rulling?
1985
1990
1970
Floral Shawl
Flora Shawn
Foral Shaw
Flora Shaw
What is democracy?
It is the government of the military
It is the government of the people, by the people, for the people
It is the government of old people
It is the government of the young people
What is civil rule?
It is a rule where the military are in power
It is a rule where civilians are in power
It is a rule where women are in power
It is a rule where women are in power
Where does a democratic governance derive its legitimacy from?
The Holy Bible
The Constitution
The Holy Quran
The Newspaper
Who amalgamated the Southern and Northern protectorates of Nigeria?
Sir Hebert Macaulay
Sir Tafawa Balewa
Sir Fredrick Lugard
Sir Mungo Park
Who masterminded the first coup in Nigeria?
General Murtala Muhammed
General Ibrahim Babangida
Major Kaduna Nzeogwu
Ivan Ikoku
Which of these states is regarded as the Light of the Nation in Nigeria?
Abia State
Anambra State
Ogun state
Imo State
What does the green colour on the Nigerian National flag represent?
Peace
Unity
Agriculture
Farming
Who designed the Nigerian National flag?
Abiodun Ishola
Taiwo Akinkunmi
Modupe Akindele
Tayo Akinsola
Abuja became the capital of Nigeria in the year ______
1985
1976
1991
1995
