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:
- Ensure Integrity: Remind students about the importance of honesty and the consequences of cheating.
- Monitor the Exam Room: Supervise students closely to prevent any form of malpractice.
- Clear Instructions: Clearly explain each part of the exam to the students before they start.
- No Assistance: Do not provide help during the exam. Only address questions about the instructions.
- Use of Materials: Ensure students do not use unauthorized materials or notes during the exam.
- Seating Arrangement: Arrange students so that they are not sitting next to their friends to minimize the chance of cheating.
Instructions for Students:
- Read Carefully: Read all instructions and questions carefully before answering.
- No Cheating: Do not look at others’ papers or use unauthorized materials.
- Manage Your Time: Allocate your time wisely to complete all parts of the exam.
- Follow Instructions: Adhere to the given instructions for each part of the exam.
- 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.
- The first republic in Nigeria started in ______.
a) 1950
b) 1960
c) 1970
d) 1980 - The main political party in the second republic was the ______.
a) PDP
b) APC
c) NCNC
d) UPN - General ______ led Nigeria during the civil war.
a) Gowon
b) Ironsi
c) Buhari
d) Shagari - The military coup of ______ led to the rise of General Ironsi.
a) 1966
b) 1975
c) 1983
d) 1993 - Shehu Shagari was the president during the ______ republic.
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) Fourth - The military rule from 1975 to 1979 was led by ______.
a) Gowon
b) Buhari
c) Ironsi
d) Murtala Mohammed - The ______ republic ended with the return to civilian rule in 1979.
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) Fourth - The military coup of 1983 was led by ______.
a) Gowon
b) Ironsi
c) Buhari
d) Obasanjo - The presidential candidate of the UPN in the second republic was ______.
a) Shagari
b) Awolowo
c) Balewa
d) Nnamdi Azikiwe - The interim government was led by ______ after the June 12 election.
a) Gowon
b) Ironsi
c) Shagari
d) General Abdulsalami - The military rule from 1993 to 1998 was led by ______.
a) Buhari
b) Gowon
c) Obasanjo
d) Abacha - The leader of the military coup in 1966 was ______.
a) Murtala Mohammed
b) Gowon
c) Ironsi
d) Shagari - The ______ republic saw the return to democratic governance in 1999.
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) Fourth - The military leader who succeeded Ironsi was ______.
a) Shagari
b) Gowon
c) Buhari
d) Murtala Mohammed - The military coup of 1993 led to the appointment of an ______ government.
a) Interim
b) Democratic
c) Monarchic
d) Dictatorial - The leader of the military rule from 1983 to 1985 was ______.
a) Gowon
b) Buhari
c) Murtala Mohammed
d) Obasanjo - The military regime from 1975 to 1979 was known for ______.
a) Political instability
b) Economic reforms
c) Democratic elections
d) Corruption - The military leader who ruled Nigeria from 1966 to 1975 was ______.
a) Ironsi
b) Gowon
c) Obasanjo
d) Buhari - The first civilian president of Nigeria was ______.
a) Shagari
b) Ironsi
c) Gowon
d) Buhari - The military regime of 1999 was notable for ______.
a) Peaceful transition
b) Civil unrest
c) Economic decline
d) Increased corruption - The military coup of 1975 was led by ______.
a) Ironsi
b) Gowon
c) Murtala Mohammed
d) Buhari - The second republic lasted until the year ______.
a) 1966
b) 1979
c) 1985
d) 1993 - The military leader who ruled during the civil war was ______.
a) Ironsi
b) Gowon
c) Buhari
d) Obasanjo - The leader who took over after the June 12 election was ______.
a) Shagari
b) Babangida
c) Obasanjo
d) Abacha - The military leader in charge from 1983 to 1985 was ______.
a) Gowon
b) Ironsi
c) Buhari
d) Murtala Mohammed - The ______ republic was marked by significant economic and political changes.
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) Fourth - The leader who succeeded Murtala Mohammed was ______.
a) Gowon
b) Buhari
c) Obasanjo
d) Shagari - The military rule from 1993 to 1998 was characterized by ______.
a) Political stability
b) Civil unrest
c) Economic growth
d) Corruption - The military coup of 1985 led to the rise of ______.
a) Obasanjo
b) Shagari
c) Ironsi
d) Gowon - 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.
- What were the main features of the first republic?
- Name two major political parties in the second republic and their leaders.
- List three achievements of General Yakubu Gowon.
- Explain the reasons for the collapse of the second republic.
- Describe the characteristics of the military regime under General Ironsi.
- What were the causes and effects of the military coup of 1966?
- How did the military regime under Murtala Mohammed differ from previous regimes?
- List the major achievements of General Gowon’s administration.
- Explain why the second republic ended.
- Describe the challenges faced by the Buhari/Idiagbon regime.
- What were the major events leading up to the June 12 election?
- How did the military coup of 1983 affect Nigerian politics?
- Name the political parties that contested in the 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2019 elections.
- Describe the role of the Interim National Government (ING).
- What were the characteristics of the third republic?
- How did the military regime under Obasanjo contribute to the return of civilian rule?
- List the main achievements of the Buhari/Idiagbon regime.
- Explain the impact of the civil war on Nigeria.
- What were the key features of the presidential system of government introduced in the second republic?
- How did the military regime under Babangida influence Nigerian politics?
- Discuss the significance of the military coup in 1993.
- What led to the end of General Gowon’s regime?
- Describe the impact of Murtala Mohammed’s administration on Nigeria.
- How did the regime of General Ironsi affect Nigeria’s political landscape?
- What were the causes and consequences of the military rule from 1983 to 1985?
- Describe the events that led to the rise of General Babangida.
- What were the main achievements of the Obasanjo administration?
- Explain the reasons for the collapse of the third republic.
- What were the key policies of the military regime under Buhari/Idiagbon?
- 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.
- The first republic ended in 1966. (True/False)
- General Gowon ruled Nigeria from 1966 to 1975. (True/False)
- The military coup of 1975 was led by General Buhari. (True/False)
- The second republic was marked by political instability. (True/False)
- The military rule from 1983 to 1985 was led by General Obasanjo. (True/False)
- The June 12 election was held during the fourth republic. (True/False)
- The military leader in charge after General Ironsi was General Murtala Mohammed. (True/False)
- The third republic was characterized by significant economic growth. (True/False)
- General Yakubu Gowon was known for his efforts in rebuilding Nigeria after the civil war. (True/False)
- The Buhari/Idiagbon regime was known for its anti-corruption measures. (True/False)
- The second republic ended with the military coup of 1975. (True/False)
- The military regime of 1983 to 1985 was known for its economic reforms. (True/False)
- General Obasanjo took over after the coup of 1993. (True/False)
- The interim government was established in 1985. (True/False)
- The military rule of 1993 to 1998 was marked by political stability. (True/False)
- The first republic was characterized by a parliamentary system of government. (True/False)
- The military leader during the Nigerian civil war was General Ironsi. (True/False)
- The June 12 election was annulled by General Babangida. (True/False)
- General Gowon was overthrown in a coup in 1975. (True/False)
- The military rule under Murtala Mohammed focused on economic development. (True/False)
- The second republic was the longest in Nigerian history. (True/False)
- The military coup of 1983 resulted in the rise of General Obasanjo. (True/False)
- The regime of General Ironsi was marked by political reforms. (True/False)
- The military regime under General Babangida was known for its human rights abuses. (True/False)
- The third republic ended with the election of General Obasanjo. (True/False)
- The Buhari/Idiagbon regime focused on anti-corruption and economic reforms. (True/False)
- The military coup of 1993 led to the establishment of a democratic government. (True/False)
- The Obasanjo administration was the first to return Nigeria to civilian rule. (True/False)
- The military rule from 1975 to 1979 was known for its educational reforms. (True/False)
- 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.
- The first republic in Nigeria ended in ______.
- The second republic was known for its ______ government.
- The military coup of 1975 led to the rise of ______.
- General ______ was in charge during the Nigerian civil war.
- The June 12 election was held in ______.
- The military leader who succeeded General Ironsi was ______.
- The second republic ended with the military coup of ______.
- The regime under General Gowon focused on ______ development.
- The Buhari/Idiagbon regime was known for its ______ measures.
- The military rule from 1983 to 1985 was characterized by ______ reforms.
- The leader who took over after Murtala Mohammed was ______.
- The military regime of 1993 to 1998 was known for ______ instability.
- The first civilian president of Nigeria was ______.
- The military coup of 1993 led to the rise of an ______ government.
- General Obasanjo’s administration started in the year ______.
- The military leader during the second republic was ______.
- The military coup of 1983 was led by General ______.
- The third republic ended in the year ______.
- The major achievements of General Gowon included ______.
- The interim government was established after the ______ election.
- The Buhari/Idiagbon regime ended in the year ______.
- The regime of General Babangida was known for its ______ reforms.
- The military leader who ruled during the Nigerian civil war was ______.
- The second republic was marked by ______ political instability.
- The leader of the military regime from 1983 to 1985 was ______.
- The military rule of 1993 to 1998 was marked by ______.
- General Gowon’s administration was known for its ______.
- The June 12 election was ______.
- The leader who succeeded General Gowon was ______.
- 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!
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