Third Term Examinations History Primary 5 Third Term Lesson Notes

Multiple-Choice Questions

1. What is the main occupation of the Hausa people in Nigeria? a) Fishing
   b) Farming
   c) Trading
   d) Hunting
2. The Yoruba people are traditionally known for: a) Trading
   b) Pottery
   c) Fishing
   d) Weaving
3. What is the primary occupation of the Igbo people? a) Farming
   b) Trading
   c) Fishing
   d) Weaving
4. Nigeria gained independence in which year? a) 1950
   b) 1960
   c) 1970
   d) 1980
5. Who was the first Prime Minister of independent Nigeria? a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
   b) Ahmadu Bello
   c) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
   d) Obafemi Awolowo
6. What does the term “Republic” mean? a) A country ruled by a king
   b) A country ruled by the people
   c) A country ruled by military
   d) A country ruled by a dictator
7. What is a “Federation”? a) A country with a single central government
   b) A group of states with their own governments under a central government
   c) A country ruled by a monarch
   d) A country ruled by one person
8. Who was Nigeria’s first President? a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
   b) Ahmadu Bello
   c) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
   d) Obafemi Awolowo
9. Where was the independence ceremony of Nigeria held? a) Lagos
   b) Abuja
   c) Ibadan
   d) Enugu
10. Who was the Governor-General at Nigeria’s independence? a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
    b) James Robertson
    c) Ahmadu Bello
    d) Obafemi Awolowo
11. The national flag of Nigeria was designed by: a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
    b) Ahmadu Bello
    c) Taiwo Akinkunmi
    d) Obafemi Awolowo
12. Which Nigerian nationalist is known as the “father of Nigerian nationalism”? a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
    b) Herbert Macaulay
    c) Ahmadu Bello
    d) Obafemi Awolowo
13. What is the meaning of independence? a) Being ruled by another country
    b) Freedom from foreign rule
    c) Becoming a military state
    d) Joining another country
14. Which state in Nigeria is known for its traditional bronze works? a) Lagos
    b) Edo
    c) Kano
    d) Enugu
15. Who was the leader of the Northern People’s Congress (NPC)? a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
    b) Ahmadu Bello
    c) Obafemi Awolowo
    d) Herbert Macaulay
16. What year did Nigeria become a republic? a) 1960
    b) 1963
    c) 1970
    d) 1983
17. Which of these is NOT a traditional occupation in Nigeria? a) Fishing
    b) Farming
    c) Weaving
    d) Space exploration
18. The main economic activity of the Fulani people is: a) Trading
    b) Farming
    c) Cattle herding
    d) Pottery
19. The first Nigerian to become a Governor-General was: a) Ahmadu Bello
    b) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
    c) Nnamdi Azikiwe
    d) Obafemi Awolowo
20. Who led Nigeria to independence as the Prime Minister? a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
    b) Ahmadu Bello
    c) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
    d) Obafemi Awolowo
21. What symbol is in the center of the Nigerian flag? a) An eagle
    b) A star
    c) A green stripe
    d) A white stripe
22. What does the green color in the Nigerian flag represent? a) Peace
    b) Agriculture
    c) Water
    d) Wealth
23. Who among these was a famous Nigerian nationalist? a) Chinua Achebe
    b) Herbert Macaulay
    c) Wole Soyinka
    d) Fela Kuti
24. The Nigerian nationalist who founded the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) was: a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
    b) Ahmadu Bello
    c) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
    d) Obafemi Awolowo
25. Which region of Nigeria is known for palm oil production? a) Northern
    b) Eastern
    c) Western
    d) Central
26. The main traditional occupation of the Kanuri people is: a) Trading
    b) Fishing
    c) Weaving
    d) Farming
27. What year did Nigeria join the United Nations? a) 1950
    b) 1960
    c) 1970
    d) 1980
28. Who was the leader of the Action Group party? a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
    b) Ahmadu Bello
    c) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
    d) Obafemi Awolowo
29. Which traditional occupation is common among the Ijaw people? a) Farming
    b) Trading
    c) Fishing
    d) Weaving
30. Nigeria’s Independence Day is celebrated on: a) May 29
    b) October 1
    c) January 15
    d) December 25

Theory Questions

1. What year did Nigeria gain independence?
2. Who was the first President of Nigeria?
3. What does “Republic” mean?
4. What is the main occupation of the Fulani people?
5. Name one Nigerian nationalist.
6. Where was Nigeria’s independence ceremony held?
7. What does the white color in the Nigerian flag represent?
8. Who designed the Nigerian flag?
9. What is the main occupation of the Yoruba people?
10. Who was the first Prime Minister of Nigeria?