First Term Examination Questions History Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Week 12: Examination of Topics Covered in the First Term

Instructions for Teachers:

1. Ensure Integrity: Remind students about the importance of honesty and the consequences of cheating.
2. Monitor the Exam Room: Supervise students closely to prevent any form of malpractice.
3. Clear Instructions: Clearly explain each part of the exam to the students before they start.
4. No Assistance: Do not provide help during the exam. Only address questions about the instructions.
5. Use of Materials: Ensure students do not use unauthorized materials or notes during the exam.
6. Seating Arrangement: Arrange students so that they are not sitting next to their friends to minimize the chance of cheating.

Instructions for Students:

1. Read Carefully: Read all instructions and questions carefully before answering.
2. No Cheating: Do not look at others’ papers or use unauthorized materials.
3. Manage Your Time: Allocate your time wisely to complete all parts of the exam.
4. Follow Instructions: Adhere to the given instructions for each part of the exam.
5. Stay Calm: Do your best and stay focused throughout the exam.

Part A: Objective Questions (30 Questions)

Choose the correct option (a, b, c, or d) to fill in the blanks.

1. The first republic in Nigeria started in ______.
   a) 1950
   b) 1960
   c) 1970
   d) 1980
2. The main political party in the second republic was the ______.
   a) PDP
   b) APC
   c) NCNC
   d) UPN
3. General ______ led Nigeria during the civil war.
   a) Gowon
   b) Ironsi
   c) Buhari
   d) Shagari
4. The military coup of ______ led to the rise of General Ironsi.
   a) 1966
   b) 1975
   c) 1983
   d) 1993
5. Shehu Shagari was the president during the ______ republic.
   a) First
   b) Second
   c) Third
   d) Fourth
6. The military rule from 1975 to 1979 was led by ______.
   a) Gowon
   b) Buhari
   c) Ironsi
   d) Murtala Mohammed
7. The ______ republic ended with the return to civilian rule in 1979.
   a) First
   b) Second
   c) Third
   d) Fourth
8. The military coup of 1983 was led by ______.
   a) Gowon
   b) Ironsi
   c) Buhari
   d) Obasanjo
9. The presidential candidate of the UPN in the second republic was ______.
   a) Shagari
   b) Awolowo
   c) Balewa
   d) Nnamdi Azikiwe
10. The interim government was led by ______ after the June 12 election.
    a) Gowon
    b) Ironsi
    c) Shagari
    d) General Abdulsalami
11. The military rule from 1993 to 1998 was led by ______.
    a) Buhari
    b) Gowon
    c) Obasanjo
    d) Abacha
12. The leader of the military coup in 1966 was ______.
    a) Murtala Mohammed
    b) Gowon
    c) Ironsi
    d) Shagari
13. The ______ republic saw the return to democratic governance in 1999.
    a) First
    b) Second
    c) Third
    d) Fourth
14. The military leader who succeeded Ironsi was ______.
    a) Shagari
    b) Gowon
    c) Buhari
    d) Murtala Mohammed
15. The military coup of 1993 led to the appointment of an ______ government.
    a) Interim
    b) Democratic
    c) Monarchic
    d) Dictatorial
16. The leader of the military rule from 1983 to 1985 was ______.
    a) Gowon
    b) Buhari
    c) Murtala Mohammed
    d) Obasanjo
17. The military regime from 1975 to 1979 was known for ______.
    a) Political instability
    b) Economic reforms
    c) Democratic elections
    d) Corruption
18. The military leader who ruled Nigeria from 1966 to 1975 was ______.
    a) Ironsi
    b) Gowon
    c) Obasanjo
    d) Buhari
19. The first civilian president of Nigeria was ______.
    a) Shagari
    b) Ironsi
    c) Gowon
    d) Buhari
20. The military regime of 1999 was notable for ______.
    a) Peaceful transition
    b) Civil unrest
    c) Economic decline
    d) Increased corruption
21. The military coup of 1975 was led by ______.
    a) Ironsi
    b) Gowon
    c) Murtala Mohammed
    d) Buhari
22. The second republic lasted until the year ______.
    a) 1966
    b) 1979
    c) 1985
    d) 1993
23. The military leader who ruled during the civil war was ______.
    a) Ironsi
    b) Gowon
    c) Buhari
    d) Obasanjo
24. The leader who took over after the June 12 election was ______.
    a) Shagari
    b) Babangida
    c) Obasanjo
    d) Abacha
25. The military leader in charge from 1983 to 1985 was ______.
    a) Gowon
    b) Ironsi
    c) Buhari
    d) Murtala Mohammed
26. The ______ republic was marked by significant economic and political changes.
    a) First
    b) Second
    c) Third
    d) Fourth
27. The leader who succeeded Murtala Mohammed was ______.
    a) Gowon
    b) Buhari
    c) Obasanjo
    d) Shagari
28. The military rule from 1993 to 1998 was characterized by ______.
    a) Political stability
    b) Civil unrest
    c) Economic growth
    d) Corruption
29. The military coup of 1985 led to the rise of ______.
    a) Obasanjo
    b) Shagari
    c) Ironsi
    d) Gowon
30. The leader of the interim government after the 1993 election was ______.
    a) Abacha
    b) Babangida
    c) Obasanjo
    d) Abdulsalami

Part B: Theory Questions (30 Questions)

Answer the following short answer questions.

1. What were the main features of the first republic?
2. Name two major political parties in the second republic and their leaders.
3. List three achievements of General Yakubu Gowon.
4. Explain the reasons for the collapse of the second republic.
5. Describe the characteristics of the military regime under General Ironsi.
6. What were the causes and effects of the military coup of 1966?
7. How did the military regime under Murtala Mohammed differ from previous regimes?
8. List the major achievements of General Gowon’s administration.
9. Explain why the second republic ended.
10. Describe the challenges faced by the Buhari/Idiagbon regime.
11. What were the major events leading up to the June 12 election?
12. How did the military coup of 1983 affect Nigerian politics?
13. Name the political parties that contested in the 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2019 elections.
14. Describe the role of the Interim National Government (ING).
15. What were the characteristics of the third republic?
16. How did the military regime under Obasanjo contribute to the return of civilian rule?
17. List the main achievements of the Buhari/Idiagbon regime.
18. Explain the impact of the civil war on Nigeria.
19. What were the key features of the presidential system of government introduced in the second republic?
20. How did the military regime under Babangida influence Nigerian politics?
21. Discuss the significance of the military coup in 1993.
22. What led to the end of General Gowon’s regime?
23. Describe the impact of Murtala Mohammed’s administration on Nigeria.
24. How did the regime of General Ironsi affect Nigeria’s political landscape?
25. What were the causes and consequences of the military rule from 1983 to 1985?
26. Describe the events that led to the rise of General Babangida.
27. What were the main achievements of the Obasanjo administration?
28. Explain the reasons for the collapse of the third republic.
29. What were the key policies of the military regime under Buhari/Idiagbon?
30. Discuss the factors that led to the return of civilian rule in 1999.

Part C: True or False Questions (30 Questions)

Indicate whether the following statements are True or False.

1. The first republic ended in 1966. (True/False)
2. General Gowon ruled Nigeria from 1966 to 1975. (True/False)
3. The military coup of 1975 was led by General Buhari. (True/False)
4. The second republic was marked by political instability. (True/False)
5. The military rule from 1983 to 1985 was led by General Obasanjo. (True/False)
6. The June 12 election was held during the fourth republic. (True/False)
7. The military leader in charge after General Ironsi was General Murtala Mohammed. (True/False)
8. The third republic was characterized by significant economic growth. (True/False)
9. General Yakubu Gowon was known for his efforts in rebuilding Nigeria after the civil war. (True/False)
10. The Buhari/Idiagbon regime was known for its anti-corruption measures. (True/False)
11. The second republic ended with the military coup of 1975. (True/False)
12. The military regime of 1983 to 1985 was known for its economic reforms. (True/False)
13. General Obasanjo took over after the coup of 1993. (True/False)
14. The interim government was established in 1985. (True/False)
15. The military rule of 1993 to 1998 was marked by political stability. (True/False)
16. The first republic was characterized by a parliamentary system of government. (True/False)
17. The military leader during the Nigerian civil war was General Ironsi. (True/False)
18. The June 12 election was annulled by General Babangida. (True/False)
19. General Gowon was overthrown in a coup in 1975. (True/False)
20. The military rule under Murtala Mohammed focused on economic development. (True/False)
21. The second republic was the longest in Nigerian history. (True/False)
22. The military coup of 1983 resulted in the rise of General Obasanjo. (True/False)
23. The regime of General Ironsi was marked by political reforms. (True/False)
24. The military regime under General Babangida was known for its human rights abuses. (True/False)
25. The third republic ended with the election of General Obasanjo. (True/False)
26. The Buhari/Idiagbon regime focused on anti-corruption and economic reforms. (True/False)
27. The military coup of 1993 led to the establishment of a democratic government. (True/False)
28. The Obasanjo administration was the first to return Nigeria to civilian rule. (True/False)
29. The military rule from 1975 to 1979 was known for its educational reforms. (True/False)
30. The military regime of 1985 to 1993 was marked by increased political instability. (True/False)

Part D: Fill in the Gaps Questions (30 Questions)

Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.

1. The first republic in Nigeria ended in ______.
2. The second republic was known for its ______ government.
3. The military coup of 1975 led to the rise of ______.
4. General ______ was in charge during the Nigerian civil war.
5. The June 12 election was held in ______.
6. The military leader who succeeded General Ironsi was ______.
7. The second republic ended with the military coup of ______.
8. The regime under General Gowon focused on ______ development.
9. The Buhari/Idiagbon regime was known for its ______ measures.
10. The military rule from 1983 to 1985 was characterized by ______ reforms.
11. The leader who took over after Murtala Mohammed was ______.
12. The military regime of 1993 to 1998 was known for ______ instability.
13. The first civilian president of Nigeria was ______.
14. The military coup of 1993 led to the rise of an ______ government.
15. General Obasanjo’s administration started in the year ______.
16. The military leader during the second republic was ______.
17. The military coup of 1983 was led by General ______.
18. The third republic ended in the year ______.
19. The major achievements of General Gowon included ______.
20. The interim government was established after the ______ election.
21. The Buhari/Idiagbon regime ended in the year ______.
22. The regime of General Babangida was known for its ______ reforms.
23. The military leader who ruled during the Nigerian civil war was ______.
24. The second republic was marked by ______ political instability.
25. The leader of the military regime from 1983 to 1985 was ______.
26. The military rule of 1993 to 1998 was marked by ______.
27. General Gowon’s administration was known for its ______.
28. The June 12 election was ______.
29. The leader who succeeded General Gowon was ______.
30. The military regime under General Ironsi was focused on ______.

Conclusion

Review your answers before submitting the exam. Ensure you have completed all sections and followed the exam instructions carefully. Good luck!