Historical Sites In Nigeria History JSS 1 FIRST TERM LESSON NOTE

1. Mention 10 historical sites in Nigeria

2. The states where these historical sites can be found in Nigeria and

3. Their geo political zones in Nigeria

Historical Sites in Nigeria:

1. Nok Terracotta Figures
2. Ogbunike Caves
3. Benin City Walls and Moat
4. Sukur Cultural Landscape
5. Zuma Rock
6. Olumo Rock
7. Gidan Makama Museum
8. Aso Rock
9. Nike Art Gallery
10. Kano City Walls

States:

1. Nok Terracotta Figures – Kaduna State
2. Ogbunike Caves – Anambra State
3. Benin City Walls and Moat – Edo State
4. Sukur Cultural Landscape – Adamawa State
5. Zuma Rock – Niger State
6. Olumo Rock – Ogun State
7. Gidan Makama Museum – Kano State
8. Aso Rock – Federal Capital Territory (Abuja)
9. Nike Art Gallery – Lagos State
10. Kano City Walls – Kano State

Geo-Political Zones:

1. Nok Terracotta Figures – North-West
2. Ogbunike Caves – South-East
3. Benin City Walls and Moat – South-South
4. Sukur Cultural Landscape – North-East
5. Zuma Rock – North-Central
6. Olumo Rock – South-West
7. Gidan Makama Museum – North-West
8. Aso Rock – North-Central
9. Nike Art Gallery – South-West
10. Kano City Walls – North-West

1. Where is the Sukur Cultural Landscape situated? a) Adamawa State b) Lagos State c) Kano State d) Ogun State
2. Which state hosts the Gidan Makama Museum? a) Edo State b) Lagos State c) Anambra State d) Kano State
3. Which geo-political zone is Aso Rock located in? a) North-West b) North-East c) North-Central d) South-West
4. The historical site “Nike Art Gallery” is found in which state? a) Kano State b) Lagos State c) Kaduna State d) Ogun State
5. In which state can you explore the Kano City Walls? a) Adamawa State b) Niger State c) Edo State d) Kano State
6. The Ogbunike Caves are situated in which geo-political zone? a) South-West b) South-East c) South-South d) North-West
7. Which state is home to the famous Olumo Rock? a) Anambra State b) Lagos State c) Ogun State d) Kaduna State
8. What is the geo-political zone of Zuma Rock? a) North-Central b) South-East c) North-West d) South-South
9. Gidan Makama Museum can be visited in which state? a) Lagos State b) Kaduna State c) Kano State d) Niger State
10. Which of these historical sites is in the North-Central geo-political zone? a) Nok Terracotta Figures b) Aso Rock c) Ogbunike Caves d) Nike Art Gallery
11. The Benin City Walls and Moat are located in which state? a) Niger State b) Edo State c) Adamawa State d) Anambra State
12. Which of the following is NOT a historical site in Nigeria? a) Nok Terracotta Figures b) Olumo Rock c) Victoria Island d) Zuma Rock
13. In which state can you find the Nok Terracotta Figures? a) Anambra State b) Kaduna State c) Edo State d) Adamawa State
14. The Benin City Walls and Moat are located in which geo-political zone? a) North-West b) South-East c) South-South d) North-East
15. Which historical site can be found in Niger State? a) Ogbunike Caves b) Benin City Walls and Moat c) Sukur Cultural Landscape d) Zuma Rock