Mid-Term Assessment and Break History Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

History Primary 4 First Term Mid-Term Assessment

Week 7: Mid-Term Assessment and Break

Part A: Objective Questions

Instructions: Choose the correct option (a, b, c, or d) to complete each statement.

  1. The head of British colonial administration in Nigeria was the _______.
    • a) President
    • b) Governor-General
    • c) Prime Minister
    • d) King
  2. The Northern Nigeria Protectorate was administered from _______.
    • a) Lagos
    • b) Kaduna
    • c) Calabar
    • d) Enugu
  3. The Southern Nigeria Protectorate was administered from _______.
    • a) Abuja
    • b) Lagos
    • c) Kaduna
    • d) Ibadan
  4. The Lagos Colony was known for being the _______ center.
    • a) educational
    • b) cultural
    • c) administrative
    • d) religious
  5. Indirect Rule meant using existing local rulers to govern _______.
    • a) directly
    • b) indirectly
    • c) secretly
    • d) permanently
  6. Under British policies, the Divide and Rule strategy aimed to create _______ among ethnic groups.
    • a) unity
    • b) conflict
    • c) peace
    • d) cooperation
  7. One policy of British administration focused on extracting resources for the benefit of _______.
    • a) the local communities
    • b) the British
    • c) the colonies
    • d) international trade
  8. The British policy that involved creating a fragmented governance structure is called _______.
    • a) Direct Rule
    • b) Indirect Rule
    • c) Divide and Rule
    • d) Economic Exploitation
  9. The effects of Indirect Rule included strengthening _______ rulers.
    • a) foreign
    • b) traditional
    • c) colonial
    • d) new
  10. The economic impact of British administration led to the _______ of local resources.
    • a) protection
    • b) development
    • c) exploitation
    • d) conservation
  11. Indirect Rule sometimes led to the _______ of local customs and practices.
    • a) preservation
    • b) removal
    • c) alteration
    • d) appreciation
  12. Direct Rule was used in areas where British administrators _______ local rulers.
    • a) empowered
    • b) ignored
    • c) replaced
    • d) cooperated with
  13. The Lagos Colony was part of the _______ administrative division.
    • a) Northern Nigeria
    • b) Southern Nigeria
    • c) British Mandate Territory
    • d) Western Nigeria
  14. The Governor-General was responsible for overseeing the _______ administration.
    • a) local
    • b) British colonial
    • c) regional
    • d) national
  15. The British Divide and Rule strategy aimed to prevent _______ resistance.
    • a) unified
    • b) divided
    • c) peaceful
    • d) external
  16. The early regions in Nigeria were created by _______.
    • a) Local rulers
    • b) British colonial powers
    • c) Nigerian nationalists
    • d) Religious leaders
  17. The first region created in Nigeria was the _______ region.
    • a) Northern
    • b) Southern
    • c) Western
    • d) Eastern
  18. The reason for creating regions in Nigeria included _______.
    • a) Better control and administration
    • b) Encouraging local businesses
    • c) Promoting international trade
    • d) Increasing population
  19. The indirect rule system was based on _______.
    • a) Direct military control
    • b) Utilizing local leaders
    • c) Economic exploitation
    • d) Cultural assimilation
  20. The main headquarters of British administration in the Southern Protectorate was _______.
    • a) Kaduna
    • b) Enugu
    • c) Lagos
    • d) Calabar
  21. Ethnic groups in Nigeria are defined as _______.
    • a) Different political parties
    • b) Various cultural and social groups
    • c) Economic classes
    • d) Religious organizations
  22. The British policy that used local rulers to govern indirectly was known as _______.
    • a) Direct Rule
    • b) Indirect Rule
    • c) Divide and Rule
    • d) Economic Exploitation
  23. The Lagos Colony was important because it served as the _______ center.
    • a) educational
    • b) economic
    • c) religious
    • d) administrative
  24. The first colonial administrative headquarters in Nigeria was established in _______.
    • a) Kaduna
    • b) Lagos
    • c) Calabar
    • d) Enugu
  25. The creation of regions in Nigeria aimed to improve _______.
    • a) Educational opportunities
    • b) Administrative efficiency
    • c) Trade relations
    • d) Cultural exchange
  26. The British policy that aimed to keep ethnic groups divided was called _______.
    • a) Indirect Rule
    • b) Divide and Rule
    • c) Direct Rule
    • d) Economic Exploitation
  27. The British Governor-General in Nigeria had authority over _______.
    • a) Military operations
    • b) Economic policies
    • c) Administrative functions
    • d) Educational institutions
  28. The reason for establishing the British Mandate Territory was to _______.
    • a) Oversee agricultural activities
    • b) Manage international relations
    • c) Administer specific regions under different regulations
    • d) Promote local industries
  29. The impact of British colonial rule included changes in _______.
    • a) Economic practices
    • b) Cultural traditions
    • c) Social structures
    • d) All of the above
  30. The Governor-General was responsible for overseeing _______ in Nigeria.
    • a) Traditional governance
    • b) Military campaigns
    • c) Colonial administration
    • d) Economic projects

Part B: Theory Questions

Instructions: Answer the following short answer questions.

  1. Describe the role of the Governor-General in British colonial administration in Nigeria.
  2. List the various colonial administrative divisions in Nigeria and their significance.
  3. Explain the concept of Indirect Rule and how it was implemented in Nigeria.
  4. Discuss the impact of the Divide and Rule policy on ethnic groups in Nigeria.
  5. What were the major features of colonial administrative headquarters in Nigeria?
  6. How did the creation of regions improve administrative efficiency in Nigeria?
  7. Describe the reasons behind the establishment of the British Mandate Territory.
  8. Explain the effects of colonial rule on Nigerian cultural practices.
  9. What were the main policies of British colonial administration in Nigeria?
  10. How did British colonial policies affect the economy of Nigeria?
  11. Identify and describe one early region created in Nigeria.
  12. What were the goals of the British in implementing Indirect Rule in Nigeria?
  13. Discuss the relationship between the British colonial administration and traditional rulers.
  14. Explain the significance of the Lagos Colony in British colonial administration.
  15. Describe how the British managed different regions under their control.
  16. What were the benefits and drawbacks of the Indirect Rule system for Nigeria?
  17. How did the British approach to administration differ in the Northern and Southern Protectorates?
  18. Explain how the colonial administrative structure affected local governance in Nigeria.
  19. Discuss the long-term impacts of colonial policies on Nigeria’s political landscape.
  20. Describe the role and responsibilities of the colonial administrative headquarters.

Part C: True or False Questions

Instructions: Indicate whether each statement is True or False.

  1. The Governor-General was the head of British colonial administration in Nigeria. (True/False)
  2. The Southern Nigeria Protectorate was administered from Abuja. (True/False)
  3. Indirect Rule involved direct control by British officials over local rulers. (True/False)
  4. The Divide and Rule policy aimed to unite different ethnic groups in Nigeria. (True/False)
  5. The Lagos Colony was part of the Northern Nigeria Protectorate. (True/False)
  6. The British Mandate Territory was established for administrative purposes. (True/False)
  7. Direct Rule was used in areas where the British cooperated with local leaders. (True/False)
  8. The British policies had no impact on the local cultures and traditions in Nigeria. (True/False)
  9. The Lagos Colony served as the administrative center during the colonial period. (True/False)
  10. Indirect Rule was aimed at increasing the power of traditional rulers in Nigeria. (True/False)

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