History Primary 3 First Term Examination

History
Primary 3
First Term Examination

1. What is the study of past events and cultures called?
a) Geography
b) History
c) Biology
d) Mathematics

2. Nigeria is located in which continent?
a) Europe
b) Asia
c) Africa
d) North America

3. Which region in Nigeria is known for its Igbo culture?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

4. Boko Haram, a militant group, has been active in which Nigerian region?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

5. Yoruba culture is predominant in which Nigerian geopolitical zone?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

6. The Kanem-Bornu Empire had historical significance in which region?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

7. Which Nigerian region is home to Lagos, the country’s largest city?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

8. The diversity of indigenous groups is a characteristic of which geopolitical zone?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

9. Which zone is known for its rich cultural heritage and the Igbo people?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

10. In Nigeria, which zone has played a significant role in politics and economics?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

11. What is the term for the study of past events, especially in Nigeria?
a) Geography
b) History
c) Biology
d) Mathematics

12. Nigeria is located on which continent?
a) Europe
b) Asia
c) Africa
d) North America

13. Which Nigerian region is famous for its Yoruba culture?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

14. Which militant group has been active mainly in the North East?
a) Boko Haram
b) Niger Delta Avengers
c) Oodua Peoples Congress
d) Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB)

15. Which Nigerian geopolitical zone is known for its rich Yoruba traditions?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

16. The Kanem-Bornu Empire’s historical influence is associated with which region?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

17. What is the most populous city in Nigeria, located in the South West?
a) Kano
b) Lagos
c) Port Harcourt
d) Kaduna

18. The North Central region is known for its diverse _______________ groups.
a) Political
b) Language
c) Religious
d) Agricultural

19. Which Nigerian geopolitical zone is synonymous with the Igbo culture?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

20. In Nigerian history, which region has had a significant impact on politics and economics?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

21. Which term describes the study of past events and cultures, particularly in Nigeria?
a) Geography
b) History
c) Biology
d) Mathematics

22. Nigeria is situated on which continent?
a) Europe
b) Asia
c) Africa
d) North America

23. The Yoruba culture is most prevalent in which Nigerian region?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

24. The North East geopolitical zone has faced challenges from which militant group?
a) Boko Haram
b) Niger Delta Avengers
c) Oodua Peoples Congress
d) Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB)

25. Which Nigerian geopolitical zone is known for its rich cultural heritage and the Igbo people?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

26. The historical significance of the Kanem-Bornu Empire is associated with which region?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

27. Which region in Nigeria is home to Lagos, the country’s largest city?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

28. The North Central geopolitical zone is known for its diversity in _______________ groups.
a) Political
b) Language
c) Religious
d) Agricultural

29. Which Nigerian region is famous for its Yoruba culture?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

30. In Nigerian history, which geopolitical zone has played a significant role in politics and economics?
a) South East
b) North East
c) South West
d) North Central

Part B

Theory

1. What is history

2. What event do we study in history

3. In what continent is Nigeria located

4. When did Nigeria obtained her political independent

5. Mention the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria

6. How many geopolitical zones do we have in Nigeria

7. States like Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and imo Are States In ____ geopolitical zone in Nigeria

8. Which state is your school located

9. The capital of Nigeria is ____

10. In what country did Nigeria obtain her political independence?