PRIMARY 1 SECOND TERM MID TERM TEST HISTORY

SUBJECT:        HISTORY   

CLASS:          BASIC  1 / GRADE 1 / PRIMARY 1

TERM:          SECOND TERM  (2ND TERM )

WEEK :          WEEK 7

MID TERM TEST SECOND TERM HISTORY

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

Evaluation

1. What is the purpose of the Eyo Festival in Lagos? A. To celebrate the ancestors B. To honor the power of women C. To welcome the New Year D. To ask for the guidance of spirits
2. Which of the following is a feature of the Kayo-kayo Festival in Lagos? A. A parade of colorful masks and hats B. A celebration of the power of women C. A gathering to honor the spirits of the ancestors D. A display of traditional clothing and headdresses
3. What is the focus of the Egungun Festival in Lagos? A. The power and strength of the Yoruba people B. The spirits of the ancestors C. The power and influence of women D. The celebration of the New Year
4. What is the purpose of the Igunnuko Festival in Lagos? A. To honor the ancestors B. To welcome the New Year C. To celebrate the power and strength of the Yoruba people D. To ask for the blessings of the mother figures
5. What is the significance of the Jigbo Festival in Lagos? A. To celebrate the power and influence of women B. To honor the ancestors and look forward to the future C. To celebrate the Yoruba culture and heritage D. To ask for the guidance of spirits
6. What is the main focus of the Gelede Festival in Lagos? A. To honor the ancestors B. To celebrate the power and influence of women C. To welcome the New Year D. To ask for the blessings of the mother figures
7. Which of the following is a feature of the Eyo Festival in Lagos? A. A celebration of the power and strength of the Yoruba people B. A parade of elaborate costumes and masks C. A gathering to welcome the New Year D. A display of traditional clothing and headdresses
8. What is the significance of the Kayo-kayo Festival in Lagos? A. To celebrate the Yoruba culture and heritage B. To honor the spirits of the ancestors C. To welcome the New Year D. To ask for the blessings of the mother figures
9. What is the main focus of the Igunnuko Festival in Lagos? A. To celebrate the Yoruba culture and heritage B. To honor the ancestors C. To welcome the New Year D. To ask for the blessings of the mother figures
10. Which of the following is a feature of the Jigbo Festival in Lagos? A. A parade of elaborate costumes and masks B. A celebration of the Yoruba culture and heritage C. A gathering to welcome the New Year D. A display of traditional clothing and headdresses
11. What is the purpose of the Egungun Festival in Lagos? a. To celebrate the ancestors and spirits of the dead b. To welcome the New Year c. To celebrate the Yoruba culture and heritage
12. Who typically attends the Igunnuko Festival in Lagos? a. The general public b. A gathering of Yoruba people to welcome the New Year c. Only Yoruba women
13. What is the main tradition of the Gelede Festival in Lagos? a. A parade of elaborate costumes and masks b. A display of traditional clothing and headdresses c. A celebration of the ancestors and spirits of the dead
14. When is the Kayo-kayo Festival in Lagos typically held? a. During the winter months b. During the summer months c. During the spring months
15. What is the main focus of the Eyo Festival in Lagos? a. To remember the Yoruba cultural heritage b. To celebrate the Yoruba culture and heritage c. To celebrate the ancestors and spirits of the dead
16. Who is the Jigbo Festival in Lagos a celebration of? a. The Yoruba culture and heritage b. The ancestors and spirits of the dead c. The power and influence of women
17. What is a key difference between the Egungun Festival and the Igunnuko Festival in Lagos? a. The Egungun Festival is a celebration of the ancestors and spirits of the dead, while the Igunnuko Festival is a celebration of the Yoruba culture and heritage. b. The Egungun Festival is a private gathering, while the Igunnuko Festival is open to the public. c. The Egungun Festival is held during the summer months, while the Igunnuko Festival is held during the winter months.
18. What is a key difference between the Gelede Festival and the Kayo-kayo Festival in Lagos? a. The Gelede Festival is a celebration of the power and influence of women, while the Kayo-kayo Festival is a display of traditional clothing and headdresses. b. The Gelede Festival is held during the summer months, while the Kayo-kayo Festival is held during the winter months. c. The Gelede Festival is a private gathering, while the Kayo-kayo Festival is open to the public.
19. What is a key difference between the Eyo Festival and the Jigbo Festival in Lagos? a. The Eyo Festival is a celebration of the Yoruba cultural heritage, while the Jigbo Festival is a celebration of the ancestors and spirits of the dead. b. The Eyo Festival is held during the summer months, while the Jigbo Festival is held during the winter months. c. The Eyo Festival is a private gathering, while the Jigbo Festival is open to the public.
20. What is a key difference between the Egungun Festival and the Gelede Festival in Lagos? a. The Egungun Festival is a celebration of the ancestors and spirits of the dead, while the Gelede Festival is a celebration of the power and influence of women. b. The Egungun Festival is held during the summer months, while the Gelede Festival is held during the winter months. c. The Egungun Festival is a private gathering, while the Gelede Festival is open to the public
21. Who was a women’s rights activist who fought for the rights of women and children in Nigeria? a. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti b. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie c. Dora Akunyili
22. Who fought for the rights of women and girls in Northern Nigeria? a. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti b. Hajiya Gambo Sawaba c. Dora Akunyili
23. Who used her writing to speak out about important issues, like the experiences of women and girls in Nigeria? a. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti b. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie c. Dora Akunyili
24. Who helped people in need, like refugees and displaced people? a. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti b. Hauwa Liman c. Dora Akunyili
25. Who worked to improve the health and well-being of people in Nigeria? a. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti b. Hauwa Liman c. Dora Akunyili
26. Who was a political leader and a women’s rights activist? a. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti b. Hajiya Gambo Sawaba c. Dora Akunyili
27. Who worked hard to make sure that girls had access to education and that women had equal rights? a. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti b. Hajiya Gambo Sawaba c. Dora Akunyili
28. Who helped create a more effective health system and worked to fight against fake and counterfeit medicines? a. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti b. Hauwa Liman c. Dora Akunyili
29. Who was dedicated to making sure that everyone had access to basic needs like food, shelter, and medical care? a. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti b. Hauwa Liman c. Dora Akunyili
30. Who is a writer and a storyteller who uses her writing to speak out about important issues? a. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti b. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie c. Dora Akunyili
31. Who was the first president of Nigeria? a. Nnamdi Azikiwe b. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti c. Wole Soyinka
32. Who fought for the rights of women and children in Nigeria? a. Nnamdi Azikiwe b. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti c. Wole Soyinka
33. Who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1986? a. Nnamdi Azikiwe b. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti c. Wole Soyinka
34. Who wrote “Americanah” and “Half of a Yellow Sun”? a. Nnamdi Azikiwe b. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie c. Wole Soyinka
35. Who led the Nigerian soccer team to win the African Cup of Nations? a. Nnamdi Azikiwe b. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti c. Stephen Keshi
36. What did Stephen Keshi inspire many young people to do? a. Write books b. Play soccer c. Stand up for their rights
37. Who spoke out about important issues in Nigeria, like corruption and injustice, through their writing? a. Nnamdi Azikiwe b. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti c. Wole Soyinka
38. What did Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie help people understand through her books? a. The economy of Nigeria b. The education system of Nigeria c. Important parts of Nigerian history and culture
39. Who used their writing to speak out about important issues in Nigeria? a. Nnamdi Azikiwe b. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie c. Wole Soyinka
40. What did Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti help women get involved in? a. Soccer b. Politics c. Writing

Fill the gap

1. The __________ Festival in Lagos is a celebration of the ancestors. (Egungun)
2. The __________ Festival in Lagos is a parade of colorful masks and hats. (Eyo)
3. The __________ Festival in Lagos is a celebration of the Yoruba culture and heritage. (Jigbo)
4. The __________ Festival in Lagos is a gathering to welcome the New Year. (Igunnuko)
5. The __________ Festival in Lagos is a celebration of the power and influence of women. (Gelede)
6. The __________ Festival in Lagos is a display of traditional clothing and headdresses. (Kayo-kayo)
7. The __________ Festival in Lagos is a gathering to honor the spirits of the ancestors. (Jigbo)
8. The __________ Festival in Lagos is a parade of elaborate costumes and masks. (Eyo)
9. The __________ Festival in Lagos is a celebration of the power and strength of the Yoruba people. (Egungun)
10. The __________ Festival in Lagos is a gathering to ask for the blessings of the mother figures. (Igunnuko)
11. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a women’s rights activist who fought for the rights of ________ and children in Nigeria.
12. Hajiya Gambo Sawaba fought for the rights of women and girls in ________ Nigeria.
13. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie used her writing to speak out about important issues, like the experiences of women and girls in ________.
14. Hauwa Liman helped people in need, like ________ and displaced people.
15. Dora Akunyili worked to improve the health and well-being of people in ________.
16. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a political leader and a _________ rights activist.
17. Hajiya Gambo Sawaba worked hard to make sure that girls had access to education and that women had equal __________.
18. Dora Akunyili helped create a more effective health system and worked to fight against fake and counterfeit ____________.
19. Hauwa Liman was dedicated to making sure that everyone had access to basic needs like ________, shelter, and medical care.
20. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a writer and a __________ who uses her writing to speak out about important issues