Mid Term Test History Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Mid-Term Test

History Primary 5 Second Term – Week 7

Part A: Objective Questions

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (with Options)

1. The struggle for Nigeria’s independence was led by ________.
   (a) colonial masters (b) nationalists (c) explorers (d) merchants
2. Herbert Macaulay is known as the ________ of Nigerian Nationalism.
   (a) King (b) Father (c) Pioneer (d) Founder
3. Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first ________ of Nigeria.
   (a) Governor-General (b) Prime Minister (c) President (d) King
4. ________ founded the Action Group political party.
   (a) Obafemi Awolowo (b) Ahmadu Bello (c) Tafawa Balewa (d) Herbert Macaulay
5. Ahmadu Bello was the Premier of ________.
   (a) Western Region (b) Northern Region (c) Eastern Region (d) Southern Region
6. Margaret Ekpo fought for ________ rights in Nigeria.
   (a) children’s (b) women’s (c) men’s (d) workers’
7. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was known as the Lioness of ________.
   (a) Lagos (b) Lisabi (c) Kano (d) Calabar
8. Hajiya Gambo Sawaba advocated for women’s rights in ________ Nigeria.
   (a) Southern (b) Eastern (c) Northern (d) Western
9. Nigeria gained independence on ________.
   (a) October 1, 1960 (b) January 1, 1960 (c) October 1, 1959 (d) January 1, 1959
10. The first Prime Minister of Nigeria was ________.
    (a) Nnamdi Azikiwe (b) Tafawa Balewa (c) Ahmadu Bello (d) Herbert Macaulay
11. The ________ Union was led by Margaret Ekpo in Calabar.
    (a) Women’s (b) Workers’ (c) Students’ (d) Farmers’
12. The Nigerian Youth Movement was formed in ________.
    (a) 1933 (b) 1934 (c) 1935 (d) 1936
13. The name Nigeria was coined by ________.
    (a) Herbert Macaulay (b) Flora Shaw (c) Nnamdi Azikiwe (d) Obafemi Awolowo
14. ________ was the leader of the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC).
    (a) Herbert Macaulay (b) Ahmadu Bello (c) Nnamdi Azikiwe (d) Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
15. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti fought against the taxation of ________.
    (a) women (b) men (c) children (d) workers
16. Gambo Sawaba joined the ________ political party to advocate for rights.
    (a) NCNC (b) Action Group (c) NEPU (d) NPC
17. The ________ was the first nationalist organization in Nigeria.
    (a) NCNC (b) Nigerian Youth Movement (c) Action Group (d) NEPU
18. Obafemi Awolowo established the first television station in ________.
    (a) Africa (b) Europe (c) America (d) Asia
19. The first political party in Nigeria was ________.
    (a) NCNC (b) Action Group (c) NEPU (d) Nigerian Youth Movement
20. Independence in Nigeria ended ________ rule.
    (a) colonial (b) traditional (c) military (d) economic

Part B: Theory Questions

1. Who is known as the Father of Nigerian Nationalism?
2. State the contributions of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti to Nigeria’s independence.
3. What is nationalism?
4. Mention three female Nigerian nationalists.
5. Who was the first President of Nigeria?
6. Explain the role of Herbert Macaulay in Nigeria’s independence movement.
7. Name the first Prime Minister of Nigeria.
8. Write a brief note on Ahmadu Bello’s leadership.
9. What was the role of women in Nigeria’s independence struggle?
10. Mention the year Nigeria gained independence.
11. Name the political party led by Obafemi Awolowo.
12. What was the significance of Margaret Ekpo’s activism?
13. Write a short note on the Nigerian Youth Movement.
14. What is the meaning of NEPU?
15. Mention one challenge faced by Nigerian nationalists.
16. Name two regions of Nigeria and their nationalist leaders.
17. What year was the Action Group formed?
18. State the contributions of Gambo Sawaba to women’s rights.
19. Who coined the name “Nigeria”?
20. List two benefits of Nigeria’s independence.

Part C: True or False Questions

1. Herbert Macaulay is the Father of Nigerian Nationalism. (True/False)
2. Tafawa Balewa was Nigeria’s first Governor-General. (True/False)
3. Margaret Ekpo fought for the taxation of women. (True/False)
4. Obafemi Awolowo founded the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons. (True/False)
5. Nigeria gained independence in 1963. (True/False)
6. Gambo Sawaba advocated for women’s education. (True/False)
7. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a member of NEPU. (True/False)
8. Ahmadu Bello was the first President of Nigeria. (True/False)
9. The Nigerian Youth Movement was formed in 1934. (True/False)
10. The Action Group was a political party founded by Obafemi Awolowo. (True/False)
11. Nnamdi Azikiwe was Nigeria’s first President. (True/False)
12. Independence brought an end to colonial rule in Nigeria. (True/False)
13. Flora Shaw coined the name “Nigeria.” (True/False)
14. Margaret Ekpo was the Premier of Northern Nigeria. (True/False)
15. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti led the Abeokuta Women’s Union. (True/False)
16. The first political party in Nigeria was NCNC. (True/False)
17. Obafemi Awolowo introduced free primary education in Western Nigeria. (True/False)
18. NEPU stands for Northern Elements Progressive Union. (True/False)
19. Nigeria’s independence struggle was peaceful. (True/False)
20. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was known as the Lioness of Lisabi. (True/False)

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions

1. ________ is the Father of Nigerian Nationalism.
2. Nigeria gained independence on ________, 1960.
3. Margaret Ekpo was an advocate for ________ rights.
4. The Lioness of Lisabi was ________.
5. The Nigerian Youth Movement was formed in the year ________.
6. The first President of Nigeria was ________.
7. Gambo Sawaba fought for women’s ________.
8. The ________ was the first nationalist organization in Nigeria.
9. The name “Nigeria” was coined by ________.
10. Ahmadu Bello was the Premier of ________ Nigeria.
11. ________ founded the Action Group political party.
12. Tafawa Balewa was Nigeria’s first ________.
13. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti led the ________ Women’s Union.
14. NEPU stands for ________.
15. Nigeria’s independence ended ________ rule.
16. The first political party in Nigeria was ________.
17. Obafemi Awolowo introduced free ________ education in Western Nigeria.
18. Margaret Ekpo was a member of the ________ Women’s Union.
19. The year Nigeria gained independence was ________.
20. Gambo Sawaba joined the ________ political party.