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.
- The head of British colonial administration in Nigeria was the _______.
- a) President
- b) Governor-General
- c) Prime Minister
- d) King
- The Northern Nigeria Protectorate was administered from _______.
- a) Lagos
- b) Kaduna
- c) Calabar
- d) Enugu
- The Southern Nigeria Protectorate was administered from _______.
- a) Abuja
- b) Lagos
- c) Kaduna
- d) Ibadan
- The Lagos Colony was known for being the _______ center.
- a) educational
- b) cultural
- c) administrative
- d) religious
- Indirect Rule meant using existing local rulers to govern _______.
- a) directly
- b) indirectly
- c) secretly
- d) permanently
- Under British policies, the Divide and Rule strategy aimed to create _______ among ethnic groups.
- a) unity
- b) conflict
- c) peace
- d) cooperation
- 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
- 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
- The effects of Indirect Rule included strengthening _______ rulers.
- a) foreign
- b) traditional
- c) colonial
- d) new
- The economic impact of British administration led to the _______ of local resources.
- a) protection
- b) development
- c) exploitation
- d) conservation
- Indirect Rule sometimes led to the _______ of local customs and practices.
- a) preservation
- b) removal
- c) alteration
- d) appreciation
- Direct Rule was used in areas where British administrators _______ local rulers.
- a) empowered
- b) ignored
- c) replaced
- d) cooperated with
- The Lagos Colony was part of the _______ administrative division.
- a) Northern Nigeria
- b) Southern Nigeria
- c) British Mandate Territory
- d) Western Nigeria
- The Governor-General was responsible for overseeing the _______ administration.
- a) local
- b) British colonial
- c) regional
- d) national
- The British Divide and Rule strategy aimed to prevent _______ resistance.
- a) unified
- b) divided
- c) peaceful
- d) external
- The early regions in Nigeria were created by _______.
- a) Local rulers
- b) British colonial powers
- c) Nigerian nationalists
- d) Religious leaders
- The first region created in Nigeria was the _______ region.
- a) Northern
- b) Southern
- c) Western
- d) Eastern
- The reason for creating regions in Nigeria included _______.
- a) Better control and administration
- b) Encouraging local businesses
- c) Promoting international trade
- d) Increasing population
- The indirect rule system was based on _______.
- a) Direct military control
- b) Utilizing local leaders
- c) Economic exploitation
- d) Cultural assimilation
- The main headquarters of British administration in the Southern Protectorate was _______.
- a) Kaduna
- b) Enugu
- c) Lagos
- d) Calabar
- Ethnic groups in Nigeria are defined as _______.
- a) Different political parties
- b) Various cultural and social groups
- c) Economic classes
- d) Religious organizations
- 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
- The Lagos Colony was important because it served as the _______ center.
- a) educational
- b) economic
- c) religious
- d) administrative
- The first colonial administrative headquarters in Nigeria was established in _______.
- a) Kaduna
- b) Lagos
- c) Calabar
- d) Enugu
- The creation of regions in Nigeria aimed to improve _______.
- a) Educational opportunities
- b) Administrative efficiency
- c) Trade relations
- d) Cultural exchange
- 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
- The British Governor-General in Nigeria had authority over _______.
- a) Military operations
- b) Economic policies
- c) Administrative functions
- d) Educational institutions
- 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
- The impact of British colonial rule included changes in _______.
- a) Economic practices
- b) Cultural traditions
- c) Social structures
- d) All of the above
- 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.
- Describe the role of the Governor-General in British colonial administration in Nigeria.
- List the various colonial administrative divisions in Nigeria and their significance.
- Explain the concept of Indirect Rule and how it was implemented in Nigeria.
- Discuss the impact of the Divide and Rule policy on ethnic groups in Nigeria.
- What were the major features of colonial administrative headquarters in Nigeria?
- How did the creation of regions improve administrative efficiency in Nigeria?
- Describe the reasons behind the establishment of the British Mandate Territory.
- Explain the effects of colonial rule on Nigerian cultural practices.
- What were the main policies of British colonial administration in Nigeria?
- How did British colonial policies affect the economy of Nigeria?
- Identify and describe one early region created in Nigeria.
- What were the goals of the British in implementing Indirect Rule in Nigeria?
- Discuss the relationship between the British colonial administration and traditional rulers.
- Explain the significance of the Lagos Colony in British colonial administration.
- Describe how the British managed different regions under their control.
- What were the benefits and drawbacks of the Indirect Rule system for Nigeria?
- How did the British approach to administration differ in the Northern and Southern Protectorates?
- Explain how the colonial administrative structure affected local governance in Nigeria.
- Discuss the long-term impacts of colonial policies on Nigeria’s political landscape.
- 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.
- The Governor-General was the head of British colonial administration in Nigeria. (True/False)
- The Southern Nigeria Protectorate was administered from Abuja. (True/False)
- Indirect Rule involved direct control by British officials over local rulers. (True/False)
- The Divide and Rule policy aimed to unite different ethnic groups in Nigeria. (True/False)
- The Lagos Colony was part of the Northern Nigeria Protectorate. (True/False)
- The British Mandate Territory was established for administrative purposes. (True/False)
- Direct Rule was used in areas where the British cooperated with local leaders. (True/False)
- The British policies had no impact on the local cultures and traditions in Nigeria. (True/False)
- The Lagos Colony served as the administrative center during the colonial period. (True/False)
- Indirect Rule was aimed at increasing the power of traditional rulers in Nigeria. (True/False)
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