Examination History Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes

History Primary 5 Second Term – Week 13 Examination

Exam Instructions

For Teachers:

1. Ensure all students are seated in a well-arranged manner to prevent malpractice.
2. Carefully monitor the exam hall for fairness and discipline.
3. Collect all unauthorized materials from students before the exam begins.
4. Provide clear instructions and answer any questions before the exam starts.

For Students:

1. Write your name and roll number clearly on your answer sheet.
2. Read each question carefully before answering.
3. Do not talk or exchange materials with other students during the exam.
4. Any form of cheating will result in disqualification.
5. Submit your work as soon as the exam ends.

Part A: Objective Questions (30 Questions)

Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. The Father of Nigerian Nationalism is ________.
   (a) Nnamdi Azikiwe (b) Ahmadu Bello (c) Herbert Macaulay (d) Obafemi Awolowo
2. Nigeria gained independence on ________.
   (a) January 1, 1960 (b) October 1, 1960 (c) October 1, 1963 (d) January 1, 1963
3. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti fought against ________.
   (a) child labor (b) unfair taxation (c) education laws (d) colonial trade
4. ________ was called the Lioness of Lisabi.
   (a) Flora Shaw (b) Margaret Ekpo (c) Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (d) Gambo Sawaba
5. Ahmadu Bello was the Premier of ________.
   (a) Western Nigeria (b) Northern Nigeria (c) Eastern Nigeria (d) Lagos State
6. The name “Nigeria” was given by ________.
   (a) Herbert Macaulay (b) Flora Shaw (c) Nnamdi Azikiwe (d) Obafemi Awolowo
7. The first Prime Minister of Nigeria was ________.
   (a) Obafemi Awolowo (b) Tafawa Balewa (c) Ahmadu Bello (d) Herbert Macaulay
8. Margaret Ekpo was active in ________.
   (a) Lagos (b) Abeokuta (c) Calabar (d) Kano
9. The first political party in Nigeria was ________.
   (a) NCNC (b) NEPU (c) Action Group (d) Nigerian Youth Movement
10. Tafawa Balewa worked to bring ________ to Nigeria.
    (a) independence (b) education (c) unity (d) economy
11. Gambo Sawaba fought for ________.
    (a) women’s education (b) child labor (c) cultural revival (d) economic reforms
12. NEPU stands for ________.
    (a) National Elements People’s Union
    (b) Northern Elements Progressive Union
    (c) Nigerian Elements Political Union
    (d) None of the above
13. Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first ________ of Nigeria.
    (a) Prime Minister (b) Governor-General (c) President (d) Politician
14. Obafemi Awolowo founded the ________ political party.
    (a) NEPU (b) NCNC (c) Action Group (d) NPC
15. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was also known as ________.
    (a) The Mother of Women’s Rights (b) The Queen of Freedom (c) The Leader of Women (d) The Lioness of Lisabi
16. Ahmadu Bello led the ________ Region.
    (a) Eastern (b) Western (c) Northern (d) Central
17. Margaret Ekpo worked to promote ________ rights.
    (a) men’s (b) workers’ (c) women’s (d) children’s
18. The Nigerian Youth Movement was formed in ________.
    (a) 1924 (b) 1930 (c) 1934 (d) 1940
19. Independence ended ________ rule in Nigeria.
    (a) colonial (b) traditional (c) military (d) modern
20. Herbert Macaulay is remembered for his fight for ________.
    (a) money (b) freedom (c) trade (d) economy
21. ________ fought for unity among Nigerians.
    (a) Flora Shaw (b) Tafawa Balewa (c) Margaret Ekpo (d) Gambo Sawaba
22. ________ was known for her fight against injustice in the North.
    (a) Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (b) Margaret Ekpo (c) Gambo Sawaba (d) Flora Shaw
23. The first President of Nigeria was ________.
    (a) Tafawa Balewa (b) Ahmadu Bello (c) Herbert Macaulay (d) Nnamdi Azikiwe
24. Action Group was founded in ________.
    (a) 1940 (b) 1945 (c) 1951 (d) 1960
25. Flora Shaw was ________.
    (a) a Nigerian nationalist (b) a journalist (c) a teacher (d) a doctor
26. Gambo Sawaba was a voice for ________.
    (a) the poor (b) children (c) women (d) soldiers
27. NEPU was active in ________.
    (a) Northern Nigeria (b) Western Nigeria (c) Lagos (d) Eastern Nigeria
28. Independence in Nigeria was achieved in ________.
    (a) 1945 (b) 1951 (c) 1960 (d) 1970
29. Margaret Ekpo organized ________.
    (a) schools (b) unions (c) protests (d) conferences
30. The Premier of Western Nigeria was ________.
    (a) Obafemi Awolowo (b) Tafawa Balewa (c) Nnamdi Azikiwe (d) Herbert Macaulay

History Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes

Part B: Theory Questions (30 Questions)

1. Who is called the Father of Nigerian Nationalism?
2. Write two contributions of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.
3. When did Nigeria gain independence?
4. Who was Nigeria’s first Prime Minister?
5. What is the meaning of NEPU?
6. Name two female nationalists in Nigeria.
7. What role did Herbert Macaulay play in Nigeria’s independence?
8. Who was known as the Lioness of Lisabi?
9. Name the first President of Nigeria.
10. Write two achievements of Margaret Ekpo.
11. What is nationalism?
12. Mention one contribution of Nnamdi Azikiwe.
13. Name the political party founded by Obafemi Awolowo.
14. Why was Ahmadu Bello important to Nigeria?
15. Who coined the name “Nigeria”?
16. Write a short note on the Nigerian Youth Movement.
17. State two challenges faced by Nigerian nationalists.
18. Write two benefits of Nigeria’s independence.
19. Name one leader from Northern Nigeria.
20. What did Gambo Sawaba fight for?
21. State two things Nigerian nationalists wanted.
22. Who worked for unity among Nigerians?
23. Write two roles played by Tafawa Balewa.
24. What was the aim of the Action Group political party?
25. Why was Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti famous?
26. State one achievement of the Nigerian Youth Movement.
27. Who was the first woman to lead a protest in Abeokuta?
28. When was the Action Group founded?
29. Who was Margaret Ekpo?
30. Write one contribution of Flora Shaw to Nigeria.

Part C: True or False Questions (30 Questions)

1. Tafawa Balewa was the first President of Nigeria. (True/False)
2. Margaret Ekpo fought for women’s rights. (True/False)
3. Nigeria gained independence in 1960. (True/False)
4. Herbert Macaulay founded the Action Group. (True/False)
5. Gambo Sawaba fought against injustice in the North. (True/False)
6. NEPU was active in Western Nigeria. (True/False)
7. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was called the Lioness of Lisabi. (True/False)
8. Obafemi Awolowo was the Premier of Northern Nigeria. (True/False)
9. Flora Shaw gave Nigeria its name. (True/False)
10. Independence ended colonial rule in Nigeria. (True/False)
11. The Nigerian Youth Movement was formed in 1951. (True/False)
12. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti fought against unfair taxation. (True/False)
13. Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first Prime Minister of Nigeria. (True/False)
14. Gambo Sawaba was a male nationalist. (True/False)
15. The Action Group political party was founded by Ahmadu Bello. (True/False)
16. Margaret Ekpo fought for workers’ rights. (True/False)
17. NEPU stands for Northern Elements Progressive Union. (True/False)
18. Ahmadu Bello worked for unity in Northern Nigeria. (True/False)
19. The first political party in Nigeria was the NCNC. (True/False)
20. Margaret Ekpo was active in Abeokuta. (True/False)
21. Herbert Macaulay is known as the Father of Nigerian Nationalism. (True/False)
22. Nigeria became independent on January 1, 1960. (True/False)
23. Gambo Sawaba fought for better education for women. (True/False)
24. The Nigerian Youth Movement wanted independence for Nigeria. (True/False)
25. Tafawa Balewa was a nationalist leader. (True/False)
26. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti helped women gain the right to vote. (True/False)
27. Obafemi Awolowo was active in the Eastern Region. (True/False)
28. NEPU fought against colonial rule. (True/False)
29. Margaret Ekpo promoted women’s rights. (True/False)
30. Nnamdi Azikiwe was a member of the Nigerian Youth Movement. (True/False)

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions (30 Questions)

1. ________ is the Father of Nigerian Nationalism.
2. The name “Nigeria” was given by ________.
3. Nigeria became independent in ________.
4. The Lioness of Lisabi was ________.
5. ________ fought for women’s education in Northern Nigeria.
6. ________ was the first President of Nigeria.
7. The first political party in Nigeria was ________.
8. ________ was the first Prime Minister of Nigeria.
9. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti fought against ________ taxation.
10. The full meaning of NEPU is ________.
11. Margaret Ekpo promoted ________ rights in Nigeria.
12. ________ was called the Mother of Women’s Rights.
13. The Action Group political party was founded by ________.
14. Ahmadu Bello was the Premier of ________ Nigeria.
15. Independence ended ________ rule in Nigeria.
16. The Nigerian Youth Movement was formed in ________.
17. Tafawa Balewa fought for ________ in Nigeria.
18. ________ was the first Governor-General of Nigeria.
19. Gambo Sawaba is remembered for her fight against ________.
20. Herbert Macaulay is known as ________.
21. The Action Group was active in ________.
22. Margaret Ekpo was active in ________.
23. ________ fought for unity among Nigerians.
24. ________ is called the Queen of Freedom.
25. The NCNC political party stands for ________.
26. The Nigerian Youth Movement wanted ________.
27. ________ worked for women’s rights in Calabar.
28. The Lioness of Lisabi was ________.
29. Independence in Nigeria was achieved in ________.
30. ________ led the Northern Region during the independence struggle.

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