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HISTORY CBT

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who were the key figures in the Nigerian independence movement?

a)

Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello

b)

Nelson Mandela

c)

Mahatma Gandhi

d)

Winston Churchill

2.

Can you name a famous artifact from the Benin Kingdom?

a)

Benin Bronzes

b)

Mali Empire Manuscripts

c)

Great Zimbabwe Ruins

d)

Nok Terracotta

3.

What year did Nigeria gain independence?

a)

1975

b)

1955

c)

1980

d)

1960

4.

What was the capital of colonial Nigeria?

a)

Kano

b)

Abuja

c)

Port Harcourt

d)

Lagos

5.

Who was Nnamdi Azikiwe in Nigerian history?

a)

Nnamdi Azikiwe was a military general in Nigeria.

b)

Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a key figure in the country's independence movement.

c)

Nnamdi Azikiwe was a famous Nigerian novelist.

d)

Nnamdi Azikiwe was the last colonial governor of Nigeria.

6.

What was the significance of the Mali Empire in trade?

a)

The Mali Empire had no significant impact on trade in Africa.

b)

The Mali Empire was significant in trade as a central hub for trans-Saharan commerce, particularly in gold and salt.

c)

The Mali Empire was known for its naval trade routes across the Atlantic.

d)

The Mali Empire primarily traded in textiles and spices.

7.

What is one traditional art form from the Benin Kingdom?

a)

Benin textiles

b)

Benin wood carvings

c)

Benin pottery

d)

Benin bronze plaques

8.

Who was Obafemi Awolowo and what did he do?

a)

A famous musician from Nigeria

b)

Obafemi Awolowo was a Nigerian nationalist, statesman, and the Premier of the Western Region, known for his role in Nigeria's independence and development policies.

c)

A British colonial governor

d)

An American civil rights leader

9.

What is the Nile River known for in Ancient Egypt?

a)

The Nile River is famous for its deserts.

b)

The Nile River is known for its gold mines.

c)

The Nile River is recognized for its role in trade routes.

d)

The Nile River is known for providing fertile land and supporting agriculture in Ancient Egypt.

10.

What was the main religion in the Mali Empire?

a)

Christianity

b)

Paganism

c)

Islam

d)

Buddhism

11.

What is a popular festival celebrated in Nigeria today?

a)

Eid al-Fitr

b)

Carnival

c)

Osun-Osogbo Festival

d)

Diwali

12.

What continent is Nigeria located on?

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

d)

North America

13.

Which country is located in Western Africa?

a)

Liberia

b)

Libya

c)

Zambia

d)

Eritrea

14.

Nigeria became a Republic Nation on ..............

a)

October 1st 1964

b)

October 1st 1963

c)

October 1st 1962

d)

October 1st 1960

15.

The name Nigeria was coined from Niger and area by?

a)

Mary Slessor

b)

Lady Flora Lugard

c)

Queen Elizabeth

d)

Michelle Obama

16.

The southern and northern protectorate was amalgamated in what year? 

a)
1914
b)
1899
c)
1920
d)
1905
17.

.     The two major rivers in Nigeria are _________________ and   ________________

           a.                          b. Niger, Benue          

           c. Oji, Ikogosi                          d. Anambra, Lagoon    

a)

Niger, Benue 

b)

Kainji, Imo  

18.

The name Nigeria was given by ________

a)

Floral Shaw                   

b)

Micheal Akinkunmi   

19.

The Yoruba people mostly live in the —

a)

South East

b)

North West

c)

South West

d)

North Central