First Term Examination Questions History Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 13
Week 13: First Term Examination Questions
Part A: Objective Questions
- The capital city of Nigeria is ____.
- a) Lagos
- b) Abuja
- c) Kano
- d) Port Harcourt
- The largest ethnic group in Nigeria is the ____.
- a) Igbo
- b) Hausa
- c) Yoruba
- d) Fulani
- ____ is the official language of Nigeria.
- a) Igbo
- b) Yoruba
- c) Hausa
- d) English
- Nigeria gained independence from Britain in the year ____.
- a) 1960
- b) 1970
- c) 1980
- d) 1990
- The major religions in Nigeria are ____ and ____.
- a) Christianity, Islam
- b) Hinduism, Buddhism
- c) Judaism, Christianity
- d) Islam, Buddhism
- The Niger River is the ____ river in West Africa.
- a) longest
- b) shortest
- c) widest
- d) deepest
- The main occupation of the Yoruba people is ____.
- a) farming
- b) fishing
- c) trading
- d) weaving
- The Nigerian currency is called the ____.
- a) Naira
- b) Dollar
- c) Euro
- d) Pound
- Nigeria is divided into ____ geopolitical zones.
- a) 5
- b) 6
- c) 7
- d) 8
- The Nigerian flag consists of ____ colors.
- a) 2
- b) 3
- c) 4
- d) 5
- The highest mountain in Nigeria is ____.
- a) Mount Kilimanjaro
- b) Mount Cameroon
- c) Mount Everest
- d) Chappal Waddi
- The largest city in Nigeria by population is ____.
- a) Abuja
- b) Lagos
- c) Kano
- d) Port Harcourt
- The first prime minister of Nigeria was ____.
- a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
- b) Obafemi Awolowo
- c) Ahmadu Bello
- d) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
- The traditional ruler of a Yoruba community is called a ____.
- a) Emir
- b) Oba
- c) Sultan
- d) Igwe
- The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the ____ War, took place from 1967 to 1970.
- a) Biafran
- b) Fulani
- c) Yoruba
- d) Hausa
- Nigeria gained independence in the year ____.
- a) 1960
- b) 1970
- c) 1980
- d) 1990
- The first President of Nigeria was ____.
- a) Obafemi Awolowo
- b) Nnamdi Azikiwe
- c) Ahmadu Bello
- d) Tafawa Balewa
- Culture refers to the ____ of a group of people.
- a) Music
- b) Traditions
- c) Language
- d) All of the above
- The Nigerian flag has ____ colors.
- a) 2
- b) 3
- c) 4
- d) 5
- An important historical event is ____.
- a) School holidays
- b) Independence Day
- c) Market day
- d) None of the above
- ____ is known as the “Father of Nigerian Nationalism.”
- a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
- b) Wole Soyinka
- c) Chinua Achebe
- d) Nelson Mandela
- The traditional dress of the Yoruba people is called ____.
- a) Agbada
- b) Buba
- c) Sari
- d) Kimono
- The Awori people are indigenous to ____.
- a) Lagos
- b) Abuja
- c) Kano
- d) Jos
- The tradition of origin of the Egun people can be traced to ____.
- a) Brazil
- b) Sierra Leone
- c) Nigeria
- d) Ghana
- The Ijebu people are known for their ____.
- a) Fishing
- b) Trading
- c) Farming
- d) Weaving
- The Bini people migrated from the ____.
- a) Benin Kingdom
- b) Nupe Kingdom
- c) Sierra Leone
- d) Brazil
- Traders in Lagos often travel by ____.
- a) Canoes
- b) Airplanes
- c) Trains
- d) Bicycles
- An occupation is a type of ____.
- a) Game
- b) Work
- c) Hobby
- d) Sport
- The Tapa people are also known as ____.
- a) Edo
- b) Yoruba
- c) Nupe
- d) Hausa
- The Creoles are returnees from ____.
- a) Brazil
- b) Sierra Leone
- c) Benin Kingdom
- d) Nupe Kingdom
Part B: Theory Questions (20 short answer questions)
- Describe the role of traditional rulers in Nigerian communities.
- Explain the significance of Nigeria’s independence.
- Discuss the cultural diversity of Nigeria.
- What are the economic activities of the Igbo people?
- Describe the political structure of Nigeria.
- Explain the importance of the Nigerian flag.
- Discuss two major religions practiced in Nigeria.
- Describe the major rivers in Nigeria and their importance.
- What are the main occupations of the Hausa-Fulani people?
- Explain the difference between the Niger River and the Benue River.
- Describe the ethnic groups in the South-West of Nigeria.
- Discuss the impact of pre-colonial settlers in Lagos.
- Explain the significance of Chappal Waddi.
- Describe the cultural practices of the Igbo people.
- What is the official language of Nigeria and why is it important?
- Describe the political leaders in Nigeria before independence.
- Discuss the role of women in Nigerian society.
- Explain the significance of the Nigerian Civil War.
- Describe the geography of Nigeria and its impact on culture.
- Discuss the similarities and differences between Nigeria’s major ethnic groups.
Part C: Fill in the Gaps (10 True or False questions)
- Nigeria has 36 states and a Federal Capital Territory. (True/False)
- Lagos is the capital city of Nigeria. (True/False)
- The Yoruba people are primarily found in Northern Nigeria. (True/False)
- Abuja became the capital of Nigeria in 1991. (True/False)
- English is the official language of Nigeria. (True/False)
- The Hausa-Fulani are the largest ethnic group in Nigeria. (True/False)
- Nigeria shares a border with South Africa. (True/False)
- The Naira is the currency of Nigeria. (True/False)
- Nigeria gained independence from France. (True/False)
- The Nigerian Civil War occurred in the 1980s. (True/False)
These examination questions are designed to assess pupils’ understanding of the topics covered during the first term.