History Mid-Term Assessment: JSS 2 First Term History JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

History Mid-Term Assessment: JSS 2 First Term

Week 7

Instructions:

• Part A: Answer all objective questions by filling in the blanks with the correct option (a, b, c, or d).
• Part B: Answer all theory questions with short answers.
• Part C: Indicate whether the statements are True or False.
• Part D: Fill in the gaps with appropriate words or phrases without options.

Part A: Objective Questions (20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions)

1. Non-centralized states are defined as states without a strong ______ structure.
   a) Political
   b) Economic
   c) Social
   d) Military
2. The Tiv people are located primarily in ______ Nigeria.
   a) Northern
   b) Southern
   c) Western
   d) Eastern
3. One characteristic of non-centralized states is the absence of a ______.
   a) Central authority
   b) Market economy
   c) Tax system
   d) Defense force
4. The Igbo people are primarily found in ______ Nigeria.
   a) Eastern
   b) Northern
   c) Western
   d) Southern
5. The Idoma are known for their rich ______ traditions.
   a) Agricultural
   b) Hunting
   c) Religious
   d) Educational
6. Political organization in non-centralized states is often based on ______.
   a) Monarchy
   b) Clan system
   c) Democracy
   d) Bureaucracy
7. The Benin Empire was located in present-day ______ Nigeria.
   a) Western
   b) Southern
   c) Northern
   d) Eastern
8. Ife is known for its ______ as a center of civilization.
   a) Trade
   b) Military
   c) Culture
   d) Politics
9. Kanem-Bornu was a major ______ center in pre-colonial Nigeria.
   a) Cultural
   b) Economic
   c) Political
   d) Religious
10. The ______ people are known for their rich cultural heritage and festivals.
    a) Yoruba
    b) Fulani
    c) Tiv
    d) Kanuri
11. A significant feature of the relationship between the Igbo and Ibibio is their ______.
    a) Trade
    b) Warfare
    c) Rivalry
    d) Isolation
12. The term “non-centralized” means there is no single ______ authority.
    a) Economic
    b) Political
    c) Military
    d) Religious
13. The ______ people primarily engaged in farming and trade.
    a) Yoruba
    b) Hausa
    c) Tiv
    d) Efik
14. Economic relationships in pre-colonial Nigeria were often based on ______.
    a) Money
    b) Barter
    c) Credit
    d) Loans
15. The Yoruba city-states had strong ______ organizations.
    a) Military
    b) Trade
    c) Political
    d) Agricultural
16. The ______ Empire was known for its artistic achievements.
    a) Oyo
    b) Benin
    c) Ife
    d) Kanem-Bornu
17. The ______ played a significant role in trade along the Niger Delta.
    a) Igbo
    b) Hausa
    c) Efik
    d) Yoruba
18. Political systems in non-centralized states are often based on ______.
    a) Authority
    b) Consensus
    c) Control
    d) Dictatorship
19. The Hausa-Fulani were known for their ______ trade.
    a) Textile
    b) Slave
    c) Gold
    d) Salt
20. Major goods traded between the Igbo and Ibibio included ______ oil.
    a) Palm
    b) Olive
    c) Coconut
    d) Soybean

Part B: Theory Questions (20 Short Answer Questions)

1. Define non-centralized states in the context of pre-colonial Nigeria.
2. List three characteristics of non-centralized states.
3. Describe the geographical location of the Tiv people.
4. What are some cultural practices of the Idoma people?
5. Explain the political organization of the Igbo people.
6. Discuss the significance of trade among non-centralized states.
7. How did the Ife and Benin empires interact culturally?
8. Describe the relationship between the Ẹ̀gbá and Ọ̀yọ́ empires.
9. What were the primary goods traded between Kanem-Bornu and the Hausa?
10. Explain the importance of rivers in the trade networks of pre-colonial Nigeria.
11. Identify the major festivals celebrated by the Igbo people.
12. How did intermarriage affect the relationships between different ethnic groups?
13. What role did elders play in the political organization of the Tiv people?
14. Describe the impact of geography on the culture of the Igbo people.
15. What was the significance of the Yoruba city-states in pre-colonial Nigeria?
16. Discuss the economic activities of the Ibibio people.
17. How did the Kanem-Bornu Empire maintain its political structure?
18. Describe the traditional crafts associated with the Idoma people.
19. What was the role of traditional religion in the societies of non-centralized states?
20. Explain the consequences of cultural exchanges between different ethnic groups in pre-colonial Nigeria.

Part C: True or False Questions (20 Questions)

1. Non-centralized states have a strong centralized government.
   True / False
2. The Tiv people primarily practice fishing as their main economic activity.
   True / False
3. The Igbo people are known for their democratic political structure.
   True / False
4. The Ife Empire was a major cultural center in pre-colonial Nigeria.
   True / False
5. Kanem-Bornu was known for its strong military organization.
   True / False
6. The Idoma people are predominantly located in Northern Nigeria.
   True / False
7. The Yoruba civilization was centralized in its governance.
   True / False
8. The relationship between the Igbo and Ibibio was mainly hostile.
   True / False
9. The concept of bartering was significant in trade among non-centralized states.
   True / False
10. Festivals were an important aspect of cultural identity for the Ibibio people.
    True / False
11. The Oyo Empire was part of the Yoruba civilization.
    True / False
12. All non-centralized states in Nigeria shared the same cultural practices.
    True / False
13. The Hausa people were involved in trade across the Sahara Desert.
    True / False
14. The major goods traded between the Igbo and Ibibio included textiles.
    True / False
15. The governance in non-centralized states often involved consensus and cooperation.
    True / False
16. The relationship between the Igbo and Niger Delta city-states was mainly economic.
    True / False
17. The Benin Empire was known for its military conquests.
    True / False
18. The political systems of non-centralized states were similar to those of centralized states.
    True / False
19. The cultural heritage of the Yoruba people is rich and diverse.
    True / False
20. Non-centralized states relied heavily on written laws and documents.
    True / False

Part D: Fill in the Gaps Questions (20 Questions)

1. Non-centralized states lack a strong ______ authority.
2. The ______ are known for their rich cultural heritage and farming practices.
3. The Tiv people are located in ______ Nigeria.
4. The political organization of the Igbo people is based on ______ and clans.
5. The ______ Empire was known for its artistic achievements.
6. The ______ were an important group in the Niger Delta region.
7. Cultural exchanges often occurred through ______ and marriage ties.
8. Trade among the Igbo and Ibibio included items like palm oil and ______.
9. The ______ served as a vital trade route for the Hausa people.
10. The political systems of non-centralized states often relied on ______ decisions.
11. Many festivals celebrated by the Igbo focus on ______ and harvest.
12. The ______ city-states had decentralized political organizations.
13. The ______ Empire contributed significantly to trade in pre-colonial Nigeria.
14. Non-centralized states often had strong ______ ties among clans.
15. The Igbo people primarily engaged in ______ and commerce.
16. The ______ people are found in the southern region of Nigeria.
17. Political decisions were made through a council of ______ in non-centralized states.
18. The ______ were known for their military prowess in the north.
19. Major cultural practices included ______ worship and festivals.
20. Trade networks connected different ethnic groups through ______ and commerce.

End of Assessment