Comprehensive Revision: Mastering Nigerian History for the Term History Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Lesson Plan: History Primary 6 First Term, Week 11

Subject: History
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 10-11 years
Topic: Revision of All Topics Covered
Sub-topic: Review and Assessment
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Answer frequently asked questions on topics covered this term.
2. Complete objective questions with options on these topics.
3. Provide short answers to theory questions about the term’s content.
4. Identify true or false statements related to the term’s topics.
5. Fill in the blanks with correct information from the term’s topics.

Keywords

• Revision
• FAQ
• Objective Questions
• Theory Questions
• True or False
• Fill-in-the-Gaps

Set Induction

The teacher will review key topics from the term and explain the importance of revisiting them to strengthen understanding.

Entry Behavior

Pupils have been learning about various topics throughout the term and are ready to apply their knowledge in a review session.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Revision question papers
• Pencils and erasers
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

This revision session will help pupils consolidate their knowledge and prepare for future lessons by reviewing what they have already learned.

Embedded Core Skills

• Comprehension
• Recall
• Critical thinking

Instructional Materials

• Question papers (printed or projected)
• Answer sheets or notebooks

Content

Part A: FAQ with Answers (20 Questions)

1. What is civil rule?
   • Civil rule is a government system where elected leaders manage the country, unlike military rule.
2. Who were the major political parties in Nigeria’s first republic?
   • The major parties were the NPC, NCNC, and AG.
3. What are the features of a cabinet system of government?
   • It has a Prime Minister and a Cabinet of ministers chosen from the legislature.
4. What achievements are attributed to Alhaji Tafawa Balewa?
   • He helped Nigeria gain independence and worked on national unity.
5. Why did the first republic collapse?
   • The collapse was due to political instability and corruption.
6. What political parties were in the second republic?
   • The main parties were NPN, UPN, and GNPP.
7. What are the features of the presidential system of government?
   • It has a President who is both the head of state and government.
8. What achievements did Shehu Shagari have during the second republic?
   • He focused on economic development and education.
9. Why did the second republic fail?
   • It failed due to corruption and political instability.
10. What was the process of the Nigerian Civil War?
    • It started with political tensions, leading to a conflict between the federal government and Biafra.
11. What were the political parties in the third republic?
    • The parties included SDP and NRC.
12. Who were the presidential candidates in the third republic?
    • Major candidates were MKO Abiola and Alhaji Tofa.
13. What led to the June 12 election?
    • It was a result of a political transition from military to civilian rule.
14. What is a military coup d’état?
    • It’s the sudden and illegal seizure of government power by the military.
15. What are the characteristics of a military regime?
    • It is marked by a lack of democratic processes and military control.
16. Who was the first military Head of State in Nigeria?
    • General Ironsi was the first military Head of State.
17. What were the causes and effects of the first military coup?
    • Causes included political instability; effects were the suspension of democracy.
18. What did General Yakubu Gowon achieve during his time in office?
    • He worked on rebuilding the country after the Civil War.
19. What challenges did General Gowon face?
    • He faced issues like economic difficulties and political unrest.
20. What were the reasons for the Nigerian Civil War?
    • Causes included ethnic tensions and political disagreements.

Part B: Objective Questions (20 Fill-in-the-Blank with Options)

1. The major political parties in the first republic were NPC, NCNC, and ______.
   a) PDP
   b) AG
   c) SDP
   d) APGA
2. The second republic began in the year ______.
   a) 1960
   b) 1979
   c) 1983
   d) 1999
3. General Yakubu Gowon led Nigeria from ______ to 1975.
   a) 1966
   b) 1975
   c) 1983
   d) 1999
4. The Buhari/Idiagbon regime started in ______.
   a) 1966
   b) 1975
   c) 1983
   d) 1999
5. The third republic started in the year ______.
   a) 1960
   b) 1975
   c) 1992
   d) 1999
6. The first military coup occurred in ______.
   a) 1966
   b) 1975
   c) 1983
   d) 1992
7. The second republic used a ______ system of government.
   a) Cabinet
   b) Parliamentary
   c) Presidential
   d) Monarchical
8. General Murtala Mohammed was succeeded by General ______.
   a) Gowon
   b) Babangida
   c) Obasanjo
   d) Ironsi
9. The major political parties in the third republic included SDP and ______.
   a) APC
   b) UPN
   c) NRC
   d) PDP
10. The June 12 election was a significant event in the ______ republic.
    a) First
    b) Second
    c) Third
    d) Fourth
11. The military regime of 1966 was followed by the ______ regime.
    a) Gowon
    b) Murtala/Obasanjo
    c) Buhari/Idiagbon
    d) Babangida
12. The Buhari/Idiagbon regime ended in the year ______.
    a) 1966
    b) 1979
    c) 1983
    d) 1985
13. General ______ was the leader of the military coup in January 1966.
    a) Gowon
    b) Buhari
    c) Ironsi
    d) Obasanjo
14. The major feature of the presidential system is a strong ______.
    a) Legislature
    b) Executive
    c) Judiciary
    d) Cabinet
15. The major party in the second republic was the ______.
    a) PDP
    b) UPN
    c) NPN
    d) APC
16. General Ironsi’s regime was known for its focus on ______.
    a) Economic development
    b) Political stability
    c) Military control
    d) Civil rights
17. The military regime that followed Murtala/Obasanjo was the ______ regime.
    a) Gowon
    b) Buhari/Idiagbon
    c) Babangida
    d) Ironsi
18. The third republic ended with the ______ of 1993.
    a) Election
    b) Coup
    c) Transition
    d) Recession
19. The political party in the third republic led by MKO Abiola was ______.
    a) SDP
    b) NRC
    c) UPN
    d) NPN
20. General ______ was overthrown in 1985.
    a) Gowon
    b) Buhari
    c) Ironsi
    d) Obasanjo

Part C: Theory Questions (20 Short Answer Questions)

1. What are the main features of the cabinet system of government?
2. List the achievements of Alhaji Tafawa Balewa.
3. How did the second republic influence Nigerian politics?
4. Describe the main features of the presidential system of government.
5. What challenges did General Yakubu Gowon face during his rule?
6. Explain why the first republic ended.
7. What were the major parties and their leaders in the third republic?
8. What were the causes and effects of the Nigerian Civil War?
9. Discuss the achievements of the Buhari/Idiagbon regime.
10. Describe the process that led to the June 12 election.
11. What were the main features of General Ironsi’s regime?
12. How did the Murtala/Obasanjo regime impact Nigeria?
13. Explain the role of the Interim National Government during the third republic.
14. What led to the failure of the second republic?
15. Describe the major events of the Nigerian Civil War.
16. What were the political parties in the first republic?
17. Who were the key figures in the military coups of 1966 and 1975?
18. What were the achievements of General Obasanjo’s regime?
19. How did the Buhari/Idiagbon regime address corruption?
20. Explain the reasons behind the end of the military rule in 1979.

Part D: True or False Questions (20 Questions)

1. The first republic started in 1960. (True/False)
2. General Yakubu Gowon led Nigeria from 1975 to 1983. (True/False)
3. The second republic was characterized by a presidential system. (True/False)
4. The third republic was marked by the military coup of 1966. (True/False)
5. Shehu Shagari was the president during the first republic. (True/False)
6. The Buhari/Idiagbon regime ended in 1985. (True/False)
7. General Ironsi was the leader of the military coup in 1983. (True/False)
8. The June 12 election was a significant event in the fourth republic. (True/False)
9. Murtala/Obasanjo’s regime lasted from 1975 to 1979. (True/False)
10. The second republic began in 1979. (True/False)
11. General Gowon’s regime focused on economic development. (True/False)
12. The military regime of 1966 was followed by the Obasanjo regime. (True/False)
13. The third republic ended in 1993. (True/False)
14. The main political party in the second republic was the PDP. (True/False)
15. The Buhari/Idiagbon regime was known for its anti-corruption efforts. (True/False)
16. General Ironsi’s regime was known for its democratic reforms. (True/False)
17. The third republic featured the SDP and NRC parties. (True/False)
18. The June 12 election was held during the third republic. (True/False)
19. General Murtala Mohammed led Nigeria from 1966 to 1975. (True/False)
20. The first military coup occurred in 1975. (True/False)

Part E: Fill in the Gaps Questions (20 Questions)

1. The second republic ended in the year ______.
2. The ______ regime was known for its anti-corruption measures.
3. The third republic was characterized by the emergence of ______ and NRC.
4. The ______ regime began in 1983.
5. The major political party in the first republic was the ______.
6. General Yakubu Gowon led Nigeria from 1966 to ______.
7. The Buhari/Idiagbon regime ended in the year ______.
8. The military coup of 1975 led to the emergence of General ______.
9. The Interim National Government was established after the ______ republic.
10. The military rule under General Ironsi was marked by ______.
11. The presidential system of government features a strong ______.
12. The June 12 election was a significant event in the ______ republic.
13. General Olusegun Obasanjo succeeded General ______ in 1979.
14. The ______ republic faced challenges that led to its downfall.
15. The major parties in the third republic were SDP and ______.
16. The main feature of the military regime under General Gowon was ______.
17. General Murtala Mohammed was succeeded by General ______.
18. The major party in the second republic was the ______.
19. The military regime that followed Ironsi’s was the ______ regime.
20. The ______ coup was a significant event in Nigerian history.

Conclusion

The teacher will review answers to all questions, provide feedback, and discuss common mistakes to help pupils improve their understanding of the term’s topics.