Mid Term Test History Primary 4 Second Term Lesson Notes
Mid-Term Assessment for Social Studies (Primary 4)
Topics Covered:
- State Creation in Nigeria (1976)
- State Creation in Nigeria till Date
- Federal Capital
Part A: Objective Questions (Multiple-Choice Fill-in-the-Blank)
- The first states in Nigeria were created in __________.
a) 1960
b) 1976
c) 1980
d) 1991 - Before 1976, Nigeria had __________ states.
a) 12
b) 4
c) 19
d) 36 - In 1976, Nigeria was divided into __________ states.
a) 19
b) 12
c) 36
d) 21 - The creation of states in Nigeria was aimed at promoting __________.
a) National unity
b) Corruption
c) War
d) Political instability - The creation of states in 1976 was based on __________.
a) Political loyalty
b) Ethnic balance
c) Religious division
d) Geographic location - The capital of Nigeria was moved from Lagos to __________ in 1991.
a) Kaduna
b) Calabar
c) Port Harcourt
d) Abuja - The creation of states in Nigeria helped to reduce __________.
a) Development
b) Ethnic tension
c) Foreign influence
d) Natural resources - The number of states in Nigeria in 1991 was __________.
a) 12
b) 19
c) 21
d) 36 - The creation of states in Nigeria helps in the distribution of __________.
a) Power
b) Wealth
c) Resources
d) All of the above - Which of the following is NOT a reason for the creation of new states in Nigeria?
a) To increase political representation
b) To promote unity among ethnic groups
c) To increase the number of regions in Nigeria
d) To improve governance - Abuja was chosen as Nigeria’s Federal Capital because it is __________.
a) A large port city
b) Centrally located
c) A major commercial hub
d) Near Lagos - In 1991, Abuja became the Federal Capital Territory, replacing __________.
a) Lagos
b) Calabar
c) Kano
d) Enugu - The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is located in the __________ region of Nigeria.
a) Southern
b) Northern
c) Eastern
d) Central - The creation of new states in Nigeria is aimed at ensuring __________.
a) Equal wealth distribution
b) National unity and peace
c) Religious freedom
d) Economic growth - The number of states in Nigeria by the year 2023 is __________.
a) 36
b) 28
c) 32
d) 12 - Which of these states was created in 1991?
a) Enugu
b) Oyo
c) Abia
d) Benue - The creation of states in Nigeria led to __________ in political representation.
a) Decrease
b) Increase
c) No change
d) Conflict - State creation in Nigeria was a way to accommodate the __________ of the country.
a) Unity
b) Diversity
c) Economy
d) Military rule - In 1976, the creation of states aimed to reduce __________.
a) Population
b) Civil unrest
c) Illiteracy
d) Environmental degradation - Which Nigerian state was created during the 1991 state creation?
a) Delta
b) Bayelsa
c) Kogi
d) Ogun
Part B: Theory Questions (Short-Answer)
- Explain the significance of the 1976 state creation in Nigeria.
- What were the main reasons for creating new states in Nigeria in 1976?
- How did the creation of states in 1976 affect Nigeria’s political structure?
- Discuss the benefits of state creation in promoting national unity in Nigeria.
- What are some of the challenges associated with the creation of new states in Nigeria?
- Explain the role of Abuja as Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory.
- Why was Abuja chosen as the Federal Capital, and when did it become the capital?
- How has the creation of new states helped in the distribution of power and resources?
- What were the impacts of state creation on the economy of Nigeria?
- How does the central location of Abuja benefit governance in Nigeria?
- What are some of the key functions of the Federal Capital Territory?
- What changes in governance and infrastructure occurred after the creation of Abuja as the Federal Capital?
- Explain how state creation in Nigeria is related to ethnic and regional balance.
- How has state creation helped in addressing the concerns of minority groups in Nigeria?
- Discuss the importance of state creation in Nigeria’s development.
- Why was it necessary to move the capital from Lagos to Abuja?
- What factors should be considered in the creation of new states in Nigeria?
- What is the role of state creation in achieving equitable development across Nigeria?
- How has Abuja’s role as a Federal Capital Territory contributed to the nation’s political and social stability?
- In your opinion, how can state creation further improve governance in Nigeria?
Part C: True or False Questions
- Nigeria was divided into 12 states in 1976.
True / False - The creation of new states in Nigeria started in 1960.
True / False - Abuja was chosen as the Federal Capital because it was the largest city in Nigeria.
True / False - The Federal Capital Territory is a state in Nigeria.
True / False - State creation in Nigeria aimed to promote national unity and better governance.
True / False - In 1991, Lagos remained the capital of Nigeria after the creation of new states.
True / False - Abuja was selected as Nigeria’s Federal Capital in 1980.
True / False - The creation of states in Nigeria has led to more political representation.
True / False - The number of states in Nigeria is 36 as of 2023.
True / False - Lagos is still the capital of Nigeria.
True / False - State creation in Nigeria has helped reduce ethnic tensions.
True / False - Abuja is located in the southern part of Nigeria.
True / False - The Federal Capital Territory is not part of any state in Nigeria.
True / False - The creation of new states in Nigeria is mainly aimed at increasing the number of cities.
True / False - Abuja was chosen as the capital to make governance more central to all regions in Nigeria.
True / False - In 1976, Nigeria had only 19 states.
True / False - The creation of new states in Nigeria has led to improved resource distribution.
True / False - The creation of states in Nigeria has always been based on the geographical location of the cities.
True / False - The Federal Capital Territory is not governed by any state government.
True / False - State creation in Nigeria is a process that has only occurred once since independence.
True / False
Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions
- The creation of states in Nigeria began in __________.
- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is located in __________ Nigeria.
- The main aim of creating new states in Nigeria is to promote __________.
- Abuja became the capital of Nigeria in __________.
- Before Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria was __________.
- The number of states in Nigeria increased from __________ in 1976 to __________ in 1991.
- The Federal Capital Territory is __________ in Nigeria.
- The creation of states in Nigeria helps to address issues related to __________.
- The capital city of Nigeria, Abuja, is located in the __________ region of the country.
- In 1991, the capital city of Nigeria was moved from Lagos to __________.
- State creation in Nigeria is important for __________ distribution of resources.
- The creation of states in Nigeria began as a way to promote __________.
- The Federal Capital Territory is not part of any Nigerian __________.
- The capital city of Nigeria was moved to Abuja due to __________ in Lagos.
- The first set of new states in Nigeria was created in __________.
- Abuja was selected because of its __________ location in Nigeria.
- Before Abuja, Lagos served as the capital for __________ years.
- The number of states in Nigeria as of 2023 is __________.
- Abuja’s central location makes it easily accessible from all __________ of Nigeria.
- State creation in Nigeria is an ongoing __________ aimed at improving governance.
This mid-term assessment is designed to test students’ understanding of key concepts, facts, and critical thinking on the topics of state creation and the Federal Capital in Nigeria. It ensures that students can recall important details, apply their knowledge, and analyze the significance of the topics.