History Revision Review Primary 6

Primary 6 Second Term History Revision Lesson Notes

Week 11

Part A: Review and Revision (FAQs)

1. Who discovered crude oil in Nigeria?
   Shell discovered crude oil in 1956 in Oloibiri, Bayelsa State.
2. What is crude oil?
   Crude oil is a natural liquid resource found underground, used to make fuel and other products.
3. What does NNPC stand for?
   NNPC stands for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.
4. What is the purpose of a refinery?
   A refinery processes crude oil into useful products like petrol and diesel.
5. Name two products made from crude oil.
   Petrol and kerosene.
6. Who was General Sani Abacha?
   He was a Nigerian military leader who ruled from 1993 to 1998.
7. What is one achievement of General Abdulsalami Abubakar?
   He transitioned Nigeria to democracy in 1999.
8. Why is crude oil important to Nigeria?
   It provides most of the country’s revenue and foreign exchange.
9. What is petrol used for?
   Petrol is used to fuel cars.
10. What is kerosene used for?
    Kerosene is used for cooking and lighting lamps.
11. What is corruption?
    Corruption is dishonesty or illegal actions, especially by people in power.
12. Which Nigerian leader created the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF)?
    General Sani Abacha.
13. Name one negative effect of crude oil production.
    Environmental pollution.
14. What is a coup?
    A coup is the sudden, illegal takeover of a government, often by the military.
15. What is asphalt used for?
    Asphalt is used for building roads.
16. Name three major oil companies in Nigeria.
    Shell, Chevron, and Mobil.
17. What are human rights?
    Human rights are basic rights and freedoms everyone should have.
18. What is foreign exchange?
    Money earned from selling goods or services to other countries.
19. What was the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) created for?
    To fund infrastructure development and other projects.
20. Why was the NNPC established?
    To manage Nigeria’s oil and gas resources.

Part B: Objective Questions (Fill-in-the-Blanks with Options)

1. Crude oil was discovered in _______.
   a) 1946
   b) 1956
   c) 1966
   d) 1976
2. General Sani Abacha ruled Nigeria from _______.
   a) 1990-1993
   b) 1993-1998
   c) 1998-1999
   d) 1985-1990
3. The NNPC manages _______ in Nigeria.
   a) Water resources
   b) Oil resources
   c) Electricity
   d) Agriculture
4. A refinery processes crude oil into _______.
   a) Raw materials
   b) Finished products
   c) Water
   d) Plastics
5. General Abdulsalami Abubakar transitioned Nigeria to _______ in 1999.
   a) Military rule
   b) Democracy
   c) Colonial rule
   d) Monarchy
6. One product made from crude oil is _______.
   a) Petrol
   b) Sugar
   c) Timber
   d) Cement
7. General Sani Abacha created the _______ to develop infrastructure.
   a) Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
   b) Petroleum Trust Fund
   c) National Assembly
   d) Oil Commission
8. _______ is used for road construction.
   a) Kerosene
   b) Petrol
   c) Asphalt
   d) Diesel
9. A major negative effect of crude oil is _______.
   a) Job creation
   b) Pollution
   c) Economic growth
   d) Export revenue
10. The first oil discovery in Nigeria was in _______.
    a) Lagos
    b) Abuja
    c) Oloibiri
    d) Kano

Part C: Theory Questions (Short-Answer Questions)

1. List four by-products of crude oil.
2. What is the main role of the NNPC?
3. Explain one positive effect of crude oil on Nigeria’s economy.
4. Name two major oil companies in Nigeria.
5. What was General Abdulsalami Abubakar’s main achievement?
6. Describe one negative effect of crude oil production.
7. What is petrol used for?
8. Who was the Nigerian leader from 1993 to 1998?
9. What is the purpose of a refinery?
10. State two uses of kerosene.

Part D: True or False Questions

1. Crude oil was discovered in 1960. (False)
2. NNPC stands for Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. (True)
3. General Sani Abacha ruled Nigeria from 1998 to 1999. (False)
4. Petrol is a by-product of crude oil. (True)
5. A refinery processes timber into paper. (False)
6. General Abdulsalami Abubakar helped transition Nigeria to democracy. (True)
7. Kerosene is used for lighting lamps. (True)
8. Pollution is a negative effect of crude oil production. (True)
9. Shell is one of the major oil companies in Nigeria. (True)
10. Asphalt is used for making plastic containers. (False)

(Continue with more statements.)

Part E: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions (No Options)

1. Crude oil was discovered in _______ in 1956.
2. The NNPC manages _______ resources in Nigeria.
3. Petrol is used for _______.
4. Kerosene is a by-product of _______.
5. The Nigerian leader who transitioned Nigeria to democracy was _______.
6. _______ is used for road construction.
7. Shell discovered oil in _______ State.
8. The Petroleum Trust Fund was created by _______.
9. General Sani Abacha ruled Nigeria for _______ years.
10. A negative effect of crude oil is _______.

Conclusion

This revision exercise is designed to help students recall and understand key concepts from the term. With practice, students will be prepared for exams and have a better understanding of Nigeria’s history and economy.