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Basic 8 Midterm History Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a non-centralized state?

a)

A state ruled by a single monarch

b)

A state with multiple independent clans or villages

c)

A state with a strong central government

d)

A state that practices democracy

2.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of non-centralized states?

a)

Governance by elders

b)

Monopoly on legitimate force

c)

Lack of a central government

d)

Segmented or stateless society

3.

The Tiv people are primarily located in which Nigerian state?

a)

Kogi

b)

Benue

c)

Taraba

d)

Nasarawa

4.

What is the primary occupation of the Tiv people?

a)

Hunting

b)

Trading

c)

Fishing

d)

Agriculture

5.

Who heads the Ebira clan?

a)

The Olorogun

b)

The Okpara

c)

The Abara

d)

The chief priest

6.

In the Urhobo community, who has the final say in decision-making?

a)

The Amagula

b)

The Okpe

c)

The Ekugbe

d)

The Olorogun

7.

What is the role of the Okosowei in the Ijaw political system?

a)

Warrior chief

b)

Eldest man in the village

c)

Chief priest

d)

Leader of the council

8.

Which of the following is a men’s association in the Ibibio community?

a)

Ebre

b)

Njama

c)

Ekpo

d)

Ekugbe

9.

What title is the highest accorded in Igbo society?

a)

Ofor

b)

Ozo

c)

Ala

d)

Okpara

10.

Which two centers of civilization had a relationship based on trade and origin?

a)

Tiv and Urhobo

b)

Ife and Benin

c)

Ijaws and Ibibio

d)

Hausa and Yoruba

11.

What was the role of the Oyemesi in the Oyo Empire?

a)

To lead military campaigns

b)

To serve as king makers

c)

To oversee agricultural production

d)

To manage trade relations

12.

Who was the first ruler of the Benin dynasty?

a)

Ogiso

b)

Eweka

c)

Oliha

d)

Oba Ewuare

13.

What was one impact of Islamization in Northern Nigeria?

a)

Decline in trade

b)

Development of Islamic education

c)

Reduction in agricultural practices

d)

Isolation from other regions

14.

Which festival is celebrated by the Ijaws?

a)

Ebre

b)

Kabowei

c)

Olorogun

d)

Ekugbe