WorksheetsJSS 1 HISTORY SECOND ASSESSMENT 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Benin is an ancient city in ……………… Nigeria
a)
Eastern
b)
Western
c)
Northern
d)
Southern
2.
What is the title of the ruler of the Benin Kingdom?
a)
Emir
b)
Sultan
c)
Oba
d)
King
3.
Which European power played a significant role in the contact with the Benin Kingdom during the 15th century?
a)
Portuguese
b)
Spanish
c)
Dutch
d)
British
4.
The Benin City Walls were built primarily for what purpose?
a)
Defense
b)
Religious ceremonies
c)
Agricultural development
d)
Trade
5.
The Benin Ivory Mask is associated with which cultural and religious practice?
a)
Coronation ceremonies
b)
Funerals
c)
Warrior rituals
d)
Festivals
6.
What was the outcome of the British Punitive Expedition of 1897 for the Benin Kingdom?
a)
Independence
b)
Annexation by Britain
c)
Union with Nigeria
d)
Continued autonomy
7.
The Benin Bronzes, looted during the British Expedition, are currently housed in museums around the world. Which museum holds a significant collection of these artifacts?
a)
Louvre Museum (France)
b)
British Museum (UK)
c)
Metropolitan Museum of Art (USA)
d)
National Museum of African Art (Nigeria)
8.
Which ethnic group is the Benin people closely related to in Nigeria?
a)
Yoruba
b)
Igbo
c)
Hausa
d)
Ijaw
9.
Which of the following is a famous festival celebrated by the Benin people in honor of their ancestors?
a)
Eyo Festival
b)
Osun-Osogbo Festival
c)
Igue Festival
d)
Durbar Festival
10.
The Benin Kingdom is located in present-day which Nigerian state?
a)
Edo
b)
Lagos
c)
Ogun
d)
Delta
11.
What was the primary economic activity in the Benin Kingdom during its early history?
a)
Agriculture
b)
Fishing
c)
Trading
d)
Mining
12.
The Benin Kingdom has a unique form of government known as:
a)
Monarchy
b)
Republic
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Democracy
13.
The Oba's Palace in Benin City is also known as:
a)
Ife Palace
b)
Ooni's Palace
c)
Royal Palace of Benin
d)
Alafin's Palace
14.
What type of artifacts is Igbo-Ukwu most famous for?
a)
Terracotta figures
b)
Stone tools
c)
Bronze artifacts
d)
Pottery vessels
15.
The Igbo-Ukwu artifacts were discovered in the ............region of Nigeria
a)
Western Nigeria
b)
Northern Nigeria
c)
Eastern Nigeria
d)
Central Nigeria
16.
The Igbo-Ukwu archaeological site is associated with which ancient civilization
a)
Nok Civilization
b)
Ife Civilization
c)
Benin Civilization
d)
Igbo Civilization
17.
What is the another name of the Benin Kingdom?
a)
Edo
b)
Oyo
c)
Igbo
d)
Yoruba
18.
The Igbo-Ukwu bronzes are often associated with the ..............culture.
a)
Nri
b)
Oyo
c)
Aro
d)
Nok
19.
The Igbo-Ukwu artifacts were created using the ................method, which involves pouring molten metal into a mold.
a)
Filigree
b)
Repoussé
c)
Lost-wax
d)
Cloisonné
20.
Which Igbo-Ukwu site is known for the discovery of a burial chamber with elaborate grave goods?
a)
Igbo Isaiah
b)
Igbo Richard
c)
Igbo Nzekwe
d)
Igbo Okonkwo
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