3RD TERM FIRST FORM ORDER TEST HISTORY JSS 2 THIRD TERM LESSON NOTES

SUBJECT:

HISTORY

CLASS: JS2

3RD TERM FIRST FORM ORDER TEST

INSTRUCTION: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

1 discovered the flow of the River Niger to the east

1 mark

2 discovered the mouth of the River Niger

1 mark

1. Mention three groups of Europeans that came to Nigeria at the early period of contact and give reasons for their coming.

1 mark

3 marks

1. Mention two positive and two negative effects of early European contact with Nigeria

4 marks

JSS 1 SECOND TERM CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS LESSON NOTE

1. The explorer who discovered the flow of the River Niger to the east was Mungo Park. He was a Scottish explorer who journeyed through West Africa in the late 18th century. During his travels, he mapped out the course of the River Niger, providing valuable information about its path and direction.
2. The explorer who discovered the mouth of the River Niger was John Lander, an English explorer. In 1830, he and his brother Richard Lander completed an expedition to trace the course of the River Niger. They reached the mouth of the river, where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean, providing crucial geographical knowledge.
3. Three groups of Europeans that came to Nigeria at the early period of contact were the Portuguese, British, and French.
   • The Portuguese arrived in Nigeria in the late 15th century, seeking trade opportunities in goods like spices, gold, and later slaves.
   • The British came in the 19th century with the aim of establishing colonies and expanding their empire. They were particularly interested in Nigeria’s resources and strategic location.
   • The French also arrived in the 19th century, focusing on colonization and trade in West Africa, including Nigeria.
4. Positive effects of early European contact with Nigeria:
   • Introduction of new crops and animals: Europeans brought crops like maize, cassava, and animals like horses, which became integrated into the local agricultural practices, improving food production and diet.
   • Exchange of ideas and technology: Europeans introduced new farming methods, tools, and technologies, such as iron tools and improved agricultural practices, which contributed to advancements in agriculture.

   Negative effects of early European contact with Nigeria:

   • Enslavement: The transatlantic slave trade led to the enslavement and forced labor of millions of Africans, including Nigerians, causing immense suffering and loss of life.
   • Conflict and wars: European colonization sparked conflicts and wars between Europeans and local communities, as well as among different ethnic groups, over land, resources, and political control, leading to instability and displacement.

Exploring the Lander Brothers: Brave Explorers of West Africa History JSS 2 Third Term Lesson

Evaluation

1. The explorer who discovered the flow of the River Niger to the east was __________. a) Mungo Park b) John Lander c) Vasco da Gama d) Christopher Columbus
2. The explorer who discovered the mouth of the River Niger was __________. a) Mungo Park b) John Lander c) Vasco da Gama d) Christopher Columbus
3. Three groups of Europeans that came to Nigeria at the early period of contact were the __________, __________, and __________. a) Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese b) Portuguese, British, French c) French, German, Italian d) British, Dutch, Spanish
4. The Portuguese arrived in Nigeria seeking opportunities in __________. a) Spices and gold b) Cotton and silk c) Timber and oil d) Diamonds and coal
5. The British came to Nigeria in the 19th century with the aim of __________. a) Establishing colonies b) Promoting education c) Trading spices d) Building churches
6. The French were interested in __________ and __________ in West Africa. a) Colonization, trade b) Exploration, agriculture c) Religion, education d) Mining, fishing
7. One positive effect of early European contact with Nigeria was the introduction of __________ and __________. a) New crops, animals b) New languages, religions c) New technologies, weapons d) New clothing, jewelry
8. Europeans brought crops like __________ and __________ to Nigeria. a) Maize, cassava b) Rice, wheat c) Millet, sorghum d) Cocoa, coffee
9. The exchange of ideas and technology led to advancements in __________. a) Agriculture b) Warfare c) Religion d) Art
10. The negative effect of early European contact with Nigeria included the __________ of Africans for the transatlantic slave trade. a) Enslavement b) Liberation c) Education d) Employment
11. Conflict and wars arose between Europeans and local communities over __________ and __________. a) Land, resources b) Religion, culture c) Language, traditions d) Education, healthcare
12. The transatlantic slave trade caused immense __________ and loss of life. a) Suffering b) Wealth c) Happiness d) Success
13. European colonization sparked conflicts and wars among different __________ groups. a) Ethnic b) Religious c) Political d) Linguistic
14. The aim of the British in Nigeria was to __________ and expand their empire. a) Establish colonies b) Promote education c) Preserve culture d) Protect wildlife
15. The French focused on colonization and trade in West Africa, including Nigeria, for __________ and strategic reasons. a) Economic b) Religious c) Cultural d) Scientific