First Term Examination Questions History JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

JSS 2 First Term Examination Instructions

For Teachers:

1. Preparation:
   • Ensure the examination hall is properly arranged for all students.
   • Have sufficient exam papers and materials ready for distribution.
   • Verify that all students have their student identification.
2. Exam Instructions:
   • Clearly explain the exam structure to the students before the exam begins.
   • Emphasize the importance of honesty and integrity during the examination.
   • Remind students to keep their eyes on their own papers at all times.
   • Encourage them to read the questions carefully before answering.
   • Make sure students know they can ask questions if they don’t understand something.
3. Monitoring:
   • Actively supervise the examination to prevent any form of cheating or malpractice.
   • Be vigilant and address any suspicious behavior immediately.

For Students:

1. Preparation:
   • Arrive on time and bring all necessary materials, such as pens and pencils.
   • Ensure you have a clear understanding of the exam format and topics covered.
2. Exam Conduct:
   • Listen carefully to all instructions given by the teacher.
   • Do not communicate with other students during the exam.
   • If you have any questions, raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.
3. Integrity:
   • Remember that cheating is unfair to you and your classmates.
   • Focus on your own work and do your best.
   • At the end of the exam, review your answers if time permits.

First Term Examination Questions – History JSS 2

Week 12

Part A: Objective Questions

Fill in the blanks with the correct option: a, b, c, or d.

1. The _____ people are known for their rich oral traditions.
   a) Yoruba
   b) Hausa
   c) Igbo
   d) Tiv
2. Trade routes connected the _____ and Igbo people.
   a) Hausa
   b) Efik
   c) Benin
   d) Kanem-Bornu
3. The _____ Empire was significant in the history of Nigeria.
   a) Ife
   b) Oyo
   c) Yoruba
   d) Benin
4. Many _____ were used in traditional ceremonies.
   a) weapons
   b) crafts
   c) textiles
   d) masks
5. The _____ people rely on farming for their livelihood.
   a) Tiv
   b) Hausa
   c) Yoruba
   d) Efik
6. Festivals in Yoruba culture often involve _____ and dance.
   a) music
   b) drama
   c) food
   d) crafts
7. The _____ played a key role in local governance.
   a) youth
   b) elders
   c) children
   d) warriors
8. The Kanem-Bornu Empire was known for its _____.
   a) architecture
   b) farming
   c) scholarship
   d) fishing
9. The _____ are primarily found in the Niger Delta region.
   a) Tiv
   b) Yoruba
   c) Hausa
   d) Efik
10. The Ife civilization is recognized for its _____ achievements.
    a) artistic
    b) military
    c) agricultural
    d) technological
11. Many ethnic groups in Nigeria engaged in _____ trade.
    a) animal
    b) coal
    c) coastal
    d) local
12. The _____ city-states had powerful kings.
    a) Yoruba
    b) Kanem-Bornu
    c) Benin
    d) Idoma
13. The Igbo believed in the importance of _____ in community life.
    a) wealth
    b) education
    c) leadership
    d) communication
14. The major language of the Hausa people is _____.
    a) Igbo
    b) Hausa
    c) Yoruba
    d) Efik
15. The _____ people are known for their agricultural practices.
    a) Yoruba
    b) Efik
    c) Tiv
    d) Kanem-Bornu
16. Traditional crafts were important for _____ among communities.
    a) trading
    b) bonding
    c) fighting
    d) teaching
17. The _____ people celebrate the New Yam Festival every year.
    a) Tiv
    b) Efik
    c) Igbo
    d) Hausa
18. The Oyo Empire had a strong military _____.
    a) system
    b) alliance
    c) tradition
    d) strategy
19. Elders in Igbo society are respected for their _____.
    a) age
    b) wisdom
    c) wealth
    d) strength
20. The _____ are known for their unique masquerades.
    a) Igbo
    b) Hausa
    c) Efik
    d) Yoruba
21. The _____ people are primarily traders.
    a) Efik
    b) Tiv
    c) Yoruba
    d) Kanem-Bornu
22. Many traditional leaders are chosen based on their _____.
    a) family
    b) wealth
    c) education
    d) charisma
23. The _____ people traditionally engage in fishing.
    a) Yoruba
    b) Efik
    c) Igbo
    d) Hausa
24. In Yoruba culture, festivals often celebrate the _____ of the harvest.
    a) end
    b) start
    c) abundance
    d) lack
25. The _____ Empire was known for its trade routes across West Africa.
    a) Benin
    b) Oyo
    c) Kanem-Bornu
    d) Hausa
26. Traditional music plays an important role in _____ ceremonies.
    a) agricultural
    b) religious
    c) cultural
    d) political
27. The _____ people often have a council of elders.
    a) Tiv
    b) Hausa
    c) Yoruba
    d) Igbo
28. The _____ region is known for its rich culture and history.
    a) northern
    b) coastal
    c) eastern
    d) southern
29. The _____ civilization is famous for its rich artistic traditions.
    a) Hausa
    b) Yoruba
    c) Tiv
    d) Kanem-Bornu
30. Many ethnic groups celebrate their traditions during _____ festivals.
    a) yearly
    b) monthly
    c) daily
    d) weekly

Part B: Theory Questions

Answer the following questions in short.

1. What are non-centralized states?
2. Name two major crops grown by the Igbo people.
3. Describe the geographical location of the Tiv people.
4. How did trade occur between the Hausa and Yoruba?
5. What are some cultural practices of the Efik people?
6. Describe the role of elders in Igbo society.
7. What type of governance did the Benin Empire have?
8. How did geography influence the culture of the Idoma people?
9. What is the significance of festivals in Yoruba culture?
10. Explain the economic activities of the Kanem-Bornu Empire.
11. What was the relationship between the Igbo and the Niger Delta city-states?
12. Identify one traditional craft of the Hausa people.
13. Describe the political organization of the Oyo Empire.
14. How did intermarriage affect relationships between different groups?
15. What role did religion play in pre-colonial Nigerian societies?
16. Describe one key feature of the Kanem-Bornu Empire.
17. What were the main trade routes in pre-colonial Nigeria?
18. How did the Igbo people resolve conflicts?
19. What major goods did the Benin Empire trade?
20. Explain the importance of storytelling in Yoruba culture.
21. What are the main social structures in the Yoruba culture?
22. How did the Efik people organize their communities?
23. Describe a major festival in the Hausa culture.
24. What role did agriculture play in the lives of the Tiv people?
25. How did the Kanem-Bornu Empire maintain its power?
26. What is the significance of oral history in African cultures?
27. How did trade influence the relationships between ethnic groups?
28. Describe the traditional roles of men and women in the Yoruba society.
29. What were the impacts of colonization on pre-colonial states?
30. How did cultural exchanges occur between different ethnic groups?

Part C: True or False Questions

Indicate whether the statement is True or False.

1. Non-centralized states have a strong central government.
2. The Tiv people primarily practice hunting as their main economic activity.
3. The Igbo are known for their traditional leadership structure based on clans.
4. Ife is a major center for artistic achievements in Nigeria.
5. The Kanem-Bornu Empire was known for its strong agricultural practices.
6. The Idoma people are located in the northern region of Nigeria.
7. Yoruba city-states operated under a centralized monarchy.
8. The relationship between the Igbo and Niger Delta was mostly friendly.
9. Trade was based on the use of money among different ethnic groups.
10. Festivals are significant in Igbo culture for community bonding.
11. The Oyo Empire was part of the Hausa civilization.
12. All non-centralized states lacked any form of leadership.
13. The Efik people are known for their fishing traditions.
14. The Yoruba culture includes unique masquerade performances.
15. The Benin Empire had no contact with other civilizations.
16. Elders have no role in decision-making in Igbo society.
17. The Hausa people are known for their farming practices.
18. The Kanem-Bornu Empire was located in the southern region of Nigeria.
19. Cultural exchanges were common in pre-colonial Nigeria.
20. The major language of the Efik people is Yoruba.
21. Traditional crafts are not valued in Igbo culture.
22. The Yoruba believe in the power of ancestors.
23. The Oyo Empire had no military power.
24. The Igbo people celebrate festivals to honor their gods.
25. The Kanem-Bornu Empire was primarily a trading empire.
26. The Efik people are primarily found in the northern region of Nigeria.
27. Agriculture was the main economic activity in the Kanem-Bornu Empire.
28. Festivals are only important in the Yoruba culture.
29. The Hausa language is not widely spoken in Nigeria.
30. The relationship between different ethnic groups was characterized by cooperation.

Part D: Fill in the Gaps

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

1. The _____ people are known for their rich oral traditions.
2. Trade routes connected the _____ and Igbo people.
3. The _____ Empire was significant in the history of Nigeria.
4. Many _____ were used in traditional ceremonies.
5. The _____ people rely on farming for their livelihood.
6. Festivals in Yoruba culture often involve _____ and dance.
7. The _____ played a key role in local governance.
8. The Kanem-Bornu Empire was known for its _____.
9. The _____ are primarily found in the Niger Delta region.
10. The Ife civilization is recognized for its _____ achievements.
11. Many ethnic groups in Nigeria engaged in _____ trade.
12. The _____ city-states had powerful kings.
13. The Igbo believed in the importance of _____ in community life.
14. The major language of the Hausa people is _____.
15. The _____ people are known for their agricultural practices.
16. Traditional crafts were important for _____ among communities.
17. The _____ people celebrate the New Yam Festival every year.
18. The Oyo Empire had a strong military _____.
19. Elders in Igbo society are respected for their _____.
20. The _____ are known for their unique masquerades.
21. The _____ people are primarily traders.
22. Many traditional leaders are chosen based on their _____.
23. The _____ people traditionally engage in fishing.
24. In Yoruba culture, festivals often celebrate the _____ of the harvest.
25. The _____ Empire was known for its trade routes across West Africa.
26. Traditional music plays an important role in _____ ceremonies.
27. The _____ people often have a council of elders.
28. The _____ region is known for its rich culture and history.
29. The _____ civilization is famous for its rich artistic traditions.
30. Many ethnic groups celebrate their traditions during _____ festivals.

This examination is designed to assess the students’ understanding of the topics covered in the first term. Good luck to all students