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Mid Term Test History Primary 4 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Mid-Term Test – History (Primary 4, Second Term)

Week 7: Mid-Term Assessment and Break

Assessment Components

Part A: Objective Questions

(Choose the correct option: a, b, c, or d)

  1. A state is ____.
    a) A small village
    b) A political and administrative unit in a country
    c) A type of government
    d) A group of people without leadership
  2. Nigeria became a republic in ____.
    a) 1960
    b) 1976
    c) 1963
    d) 1999
  3. The first set of states created in Nigeria was in ____.
    a) 1960
    b) 1963
    c) 1967
    d) 1976
  4. The states created in 1976 were formed under the administration of ____.
    a) Yakubu Gowon
    b) Olusegun Obasanjo
    c) Murtala Muhammed
    d) Sani Abacha
  5. How many states were created in Nigeria in 1976?
    a) 12
    b) 19
    c) 21
    d) 36
  6. The capital of Nigeria was moved from Lagos to ____.
    a) Kano
    b) Ibadan
    c) Abuja
    d) Port Harcourt
  7. The first capital of Nigeria was ____.
    a) Enugu
    b) Lagos
    c) Abuja
    d) Calabar
  8. Abuja was chosen as the capital of Nigeria because ____.
    a) It is centrally located
    b) It is the largest city
    c) It has more resources
    d) It is closer to the sea
  9. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is different from states because ____.
    a) It is the largest area in Nigeria
    b) It has a governor like other states
    c) It is directly controlled by the federal government
    d) It has more local governments
  10. The first governor of Lagos State was ____.
    a) Lateef Jakande
    b) Mobolaji Johnson
    c) Ahmadu Bello
    d) Nnamdi Azikiwe
  11. The creation of states in Nigeria was done to ____.
    a) Cause division among people
    b) Make administration easier
    c) Increase the number of local governments
    d) Change state capitals
  12. Which of these was NOT one of the four regions in Nigeria before state creation?
    a) Northern Region
    b) Western Region
    c) Eastern Region
    d) Middle Belt Region
  13. The first military head of state in Nigeria was ____.
    a) Yakubu Gowon
    b) Murtala Muhammed
    c) Aguiyi Ironsi
    d) Olusegun Obasanjo
  14. The number of states in Nigeria today is ____.
    a) 12
    b) 19
    c) 21
    d) 36
  15. One major effect of state creation in Nigeria is ____.
    a) Increased political participation
    b) Reduced economic activities
    c) More conflicts between ethnic groups
    d) A decrease in population
  16. The largest city in Nigeria is ____.
    a) Abuja
    b) Lagos
    c) Kano
    d) Ibadan
  17. The first state capital of the Northern Region was ____.
    a) Kano
    b) Kaduna
    c) Jos
    d) Sokoto
  18. The first state capital of the Western Region was ____.
    a) Ibadan
    b) Abeokuta
    c) Ilorin
    d) Lagos
  19. The first state capital of the Eastern Region was ____.
    a) Enugu
    b) Onitsha
    c) Owerri
    d) Port Harcourt
  20. The major reason for moving the capital from Lagos to Abuja was ____.
    a) To improve trade
    b) To balance ethnic differences
    c) To make Lagos a commercial city
    d) To make Abuja the biggest city

Part B: Theory Questions

  1. Define the term state.
  2. List the first set of states created in Nigeria in 1976, their year of creation, and the administration under which they were created.
  3. List the various states in Nigeria during these periods, their year of creation, and who created them.
  4. Explain why these states were created.
  5. Identify the governors of these newly created states.
  6. Discuss the reasons behind the creation of states in 1976.
  7. Explain the effects of state creation in Nigeria.
  8. Name the states created from each of the four regions in Nigeria.
  9. Describe the Federal Capital of Nigeria.
  10. Name the areas that have been named federal capitals before Abuja.
  11. Explain why the states were created, particularly Abuja.
  12. Identify the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its significance.
  13. Describe the process of moving the capital from Lagos to Abuja.
  14. Who was Nigeria’s first President?
  15. When did Nigeria gain independence?
  16. What is the name of Nigeria’s current capital city?
  17. What is the major ethnic group in the Northern region of Nigeria?
  18. What is the major ethnic group in the Western region of Nigeria?
  19. What is the major ethnic group in the Eastern region of Nigeria?
  20. What is the significance of state creation in Nigeria?

Part C: True or False Questions

  1. Nigeria gained independence in 1963. (False)
  2. Abuja was chosen as the capital of Nigeria because of its central location. (True)
  3. Lagos was the first capital of Nigeria. (True)
  4. Nigeria had four regions before states were created. (True)
  5. The first military coup in Nigeria happened in 1960. (False)
  6. State creation helped to improve development in Nigeria. (True)
  7. Lagos is part of the Federal Capital Territory. (False)
  8. The Western Region was the largest region before state creation. (False)
  9. Olusegun Obasanjo created the first set of states in Nigeria. (False)
  10. The capital of the Northern Region was Kaduna. (True)
  11. The number of states in Nigeria today is 36. (True)
  12. The major reason for moving the capital to Abuja was to balance development. (True)
  13. Nigeria became a republic in 1963. (True)
  14. Lagos is still the political capital of Nigeria. (False)
  15. The Eastern Region had its capital in Enugu. (True)
  16. Murtala Muhammed created states in 1976. (True)
  17. Abuja was planned before it became the capital. (True)
  18. The Federal Capital Territory is directly controlled by the Federal Government. (True)
  19. The first military government in Nigeria was led by Yakubu Gowon. (False)
  20. The creation of states has increased Nigeria’s unity. (True)

Part D: Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

  1. Nigeria gained independence in the year ______.
  2. The capital of Nigeria before Abuja was ______.
  3. The first military coup in Nigeria occurred in ______.
  4. The Federal Capital Territory is located in ______.
  5. The head of state who created the 1976 states was ______.
  6. The capital of the Northern Region was ______.
  7. The capital of the Eastern Region was ______.
  8. The capital of the Western Region was ______.
  9. The first President of Nigeria was ______.
  10. The reason Abuja was chosen as Nigeria’s capital is ______.
  11. The current capital of Nigeria is ______.
  12. The number of states in Nigeria today is ______.
  13. The first capital of Nigeria was ______.
  14. The major ethnic group in the Northern Region is ______.
  15. The major ethnic group in the Western Region is ______.
  16. The major ethnic group in the Eastern Region is ______.
  17. Nigeria became a republic in ______.
  18. The first head of state of Nigeria was ______.
  19. State creation was done to ______.
  20. The first Governor of Lagos State was ______.

This assessment covers all key areas for the Primary 4 History Mid-Term Test (Second Term).

History Primary 4 Second Term Lesson Notes

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