Second Term Examination Questions Security Education Primary 4 Second Term Lesson Notes

History Primary 4 Second Term Examination Questions

General Instructions for Teachers and Students

For Teachers:

• Ensure that the students have everything they need for the examination.
• Read each instruction aloud to the students to ensure understanding.
• Remind students to write clearly and legibly.
• Emphasize the importance of avoiding all forms of malpractice. Students should work independently and use only their knowledge.

For Students:

• Read each question carefully before answering.
• Answer all the questions to the best of your ability.
• Use a pencil for objective questions and a pen for theory questions.
• Do not cheat. Work on your own and do your best.
• If you don’t understand a question, raise your hand for assistance.

Important Reminder:

• There are four sections in this exam: Objective Questions, Theory Questions, True or False Questions, and Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions.
• Please take your time to answer each question.

Part A: Objective Questions

1. The earliest people who lived in Africa were known as ___.
   a) Farmers
   b) Hunters
   c) Nomads
   d) Kings
2. The first people in Nigeria were known as the ___.
   a) Hausa
   b) Yoruba
   c) Nok people
   d) Igbo
3. A community is a group of people living together in one ___. a) City
   b) Village
   c) Family
   d) Town
4. The ___ were the first to create art and sculptures in Nigeria.
   a) Yoruba
   b) Benin
   c) Hausa
   d) Nok
5. The people of Benin are known for their ___.
   a) Farming skills
   b) Carving and bronze making
   c) Trade routes
   d) Language
6. The kingdom of Benin is located in ___ Nigeria.
   a) Western
   b) Northern
   c) Eastern
   d) Southern
7. The ___ is the capital of the Kingdom of Benin.
   a) Lagos
   b) Benin City
   c) Kano
   d) Ibadan
8. The people of the Nok culture are famous for their ___.
   a) Bronze work
   b) Iron work
   c) Pottery
   d) Sculptures
9. The ___ are the first people to practice farming in Nigeria.
   a) Igbo
   b) Hausa
   c) Yoruba
   d) Nok
10. The word “Nigeria” comes from the name of the ___ River.
    a) Niger
    b) Nile
    c) Amazon
    d) Congo
11. The kingdom of ___ was famous for its warriors and military strength.
    a) Benin
    b) Oyo
    c) Sokoto
    d) Ife
12. The people of the Oyo Empire are known for their strong ___ system.
    a) Religious
    b) Political
    c) Social
    d) Economic
13. The Yoruba people are famous for their ___ and culture.
    a) Music
    b) Art
    c) Language
    d) All of the above
14. The Igbo people are known for their _____.
    a) Trade
    b) Farming
    c) Sculptures
    d) Both a and b
15. The kingdom of ___ was known for its large walls built around the city.
    a) Benin
    b) Oyo
    c) Kano
    d) Ife
16. The Hausa people are mainly found in the ___ part of Nigeria.
    a) Western
    b) Northern
    c) Southern
    d) Eastern
17. The city of ___ was an important center of trade and learning in West Africa.
    a) Kano
    b) Ibadan
    c) Sokoto
    d) Lagos
18. ___ was a major trading item in ancient West African kingdoms.
    a) Salt
    b) Gold
    c) Ivory
    d) All of the above
19. The people of the Oyo Empire were known for their ___.
    a) Strong government
    b) Beautiful art
    c) Peaceful nature
    d) Tall buildings
20. The Yoruba people believe in a supreme god called ___.
    a) Olokun
    b) Olorun
    c) Olowu
    d) Esu
21. The ___ people live mostly in the north-central part of Nigeria.
    a) Kanuri
    b) Fulani
    c) Ibibio
    d) Efik
22. ___ is one of the earliest kingdoms in Nigeria to be formed.
    a) Oyo
    b) Benin
    c) Sokoto
    d) Kano
23. The major language of the people in the Oyo Empire is ___.
    a) Igbo
    b) Yoruba
    c) Hausa
    d) Fulani
24. The people of the Benin Kingdom were known for their mastery in ___.
    a) Pottery
    b) Textile making
    c) Metalwork
    d) Fishing
25. The city of ___ is known for the famous Benin bronze works.
    a) Ibadan
    b) Lagos
    c) Benin City
    d) Sokoto
26. The people of the Oyo Empire were primarily known as ___. a) Fishermen
    b) Farmers
    c) Traders
    d) Warriors
27. The ___ River is the longest river in Nigeria.
    a) Benue
    b) Niger
    c) Volta
    d) Congo
28. The early kingdoms in Nigeria were mostly ruled by ___.
    a) Presidents
    b) Kings and Queens
    c) Chiefs
    d) Governors
29. The ___ culture was famous for their terracotta sculptures.
    a) Yoruba
    b) Nok
    c) Hausa
    d) Fulani
30. The Oyo Empire was known for its strong ___. a) Military
    b) Economy
    c) Art
    d) Politics

Part B: Theory Questions

1. Explain what made the Nok people unique in ancient Nigeria.
2. What role did the Benin Kingdom play in Nigeria’s history?
3. Describe the political system of the Oyo Empire.
4. How did the people of Benin protect their city?
5. What were some of the important trade goods in ancient West African kingdoms?
6. Why were the people of the Oyo Empire considered powerful?
7. How did farming start in Nigeria?
8. Explain the importance of the Niger River to the people of Nigeria.
9. What was the role of the king in the Yoruba society?
10. How did the Hausa people live and work?
11. Why is the Kingdom of Benin famous for its artwork?
12. How did the Igbo people contribute to trade in West Africa?
13. Explain the importance of bronze work in Benin.
14. What were the main industries in the Oyo Empire?
15. How did early Nigerian communities protect themselves from invaders?
16. Why were trade routes important to early Nigerian kingdoms?
17. What was the role of religion in ancient Nigerian kingdoms?
18. How did the Yoruba people express their culture through art?
19. Describe the daily life of people in ancient Kano.
20. Why is the Oyo Empire known for its military strength?
21. How did the Igbo people govern themselves?
22. What can we learn from the early cultures of Nigeria today?
23. Describe the role of women in ancient Nigerian kingdoms.
24. How did the early Nigerian societies depend on agriculture?
25. What types of clothes did the people of Benin wear?
26. What were the roles of the different ethnic groups in Nigeria’s history?
27. How did the people of Nigeria use the land for their survival?
28. Explain the traditional festivals of the Yoruba people.
29. How did the people of the Oyo Empire trade with other regions?
30. What did the Hausa people grow and trade in their community?

Part C: True or False Questions

1. True or False: The Nok people are famous for their bronze works.
2. True or False: Benin City is located in the southern part of Nigeria.
3. True or False: The people of Oyo were known for their farming skills.
4. True or False: The Hausa people are located in the southeastern part of Nigeria.
5. True or False: The Yoruba people were the first to practice farming in Nigeria.
6. True or False: The Oyo Empire was famous for its strong military.
7. True or False: The Igbo people lived mostly in the northern part of Nigeria.
8. True or False: The people of the Oyo Empire lived mainly in large cities.
9. True or False: The Nok culture created beautiful terracotta sculptures.
10. True or False: The Kingdom of Benin was ruled by an Oba.
11. True or False: The Yoruba people are known for their art and music.
12. True or False: The Niger River is the longest river in Nigeria.
13. True or False: The Igbo people did not engage in any form of trade.
14. True or False: The people of Benin were famous for their metalwork.
15. True or False: The Oyo Empire had a strong central government.
16. True or False: The Benin Kingdom was known for its large walls.
17. True or False: The Hausa people are mostly found in the north-central part of Nigeria.
18. True or False: The Nok people are known for their farming skills.
19. True or False: The Yoruba people believe in a supreme god called Olorun.
20. True or False: The people of the Oyo Empire were known for their peaceful nature.
21. True or False: The Igbo people are mostly known for their farming practices.
22. True or False: The Kingdom of Benin is famous for its trading routes.
23. True or False: The Yoruba people primarily speak the Yoruba language.
24. True or False: The Benin Kingdom was the first to practice agriculture.
25. True or False: The people of Oyo were known for their religious ceremonies.
26. True or False: The Hausa people are famous for their trade in gold.
27. True or False: The Igbo people lived in large cities with advanced technology.
28. True or False: The Oyo Empire’s military was known for its strength.
29. True or False: The Benin Kingdom is located in the northern part of Nigeria.
30. True or False: The Nok people created sculptures from clay and terracotta.

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions

1. The people of ___ are famous for their bronze work.
2. The ___ River is very important to the people of Nigeria.
3. The Kingdom of ___ is famous for its large walls.
4. The Yoruba people live mainly in the ___ part of Nigeria.
5. The people of the Oyo Empire were known for their strong ___.
6. The people of ___ made terracotta sculptures.
7. The people of ___ were skilled traders.
8. ___ is the capital of the Kingdom of Benin.
9. The people of ___ lived in large walled cities.
10. The Kingdom of ___ was famous for its warriors.
11. The Igbo people are known for their ___ practices.
12. The capital of the Oyo Empire was ___.
13. The people of ___ are located in the northern part of Nigeria.
14. The ___ Kingdom was known for its gold trade.
15. The ___ Empire was one of the largest in West Africa.
16. The people of ___ practiced farming and fishing.
17. The people of ___ built famous bronze sculptures.
18. The people of ___ spoke the Hausa language.
19. The ___ people are famous for their art and culture.
20. The ___ people live in the southeastern part of Nigeria.
21. The Oyo Empire was known for its military ___.
22. The ___ people have a rich cultural heritage.
23. The ___ Kingdom was located in the southern part of Nigeria.
24. The ___ people are famous for their textile work.
25. The people of the Oyo Empire used ___ to protect themselves.
26. The people of ___ are skilled in farming and herding.
27. The Kingdom of ___ was a powerful force in West Africa.
28. The ___ people created beautiful art and carvings.
29. The ___ people were the first to farm in Nigeria.
30. The ___ people created the Nok sculptures.

Good luck, students! Take your time and answer all questions carefully.