Revision History JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Weekly Topics

History JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes – Week 11

Topic: Revision of All Topics Covered This Term

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Part A: 20 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with Answers

1. What is Nok culture?

   • Nok culture is an ancient civilization in Nigeria known for its terracotta sculptures.

2. Where was Nok culture located?

   • In present-day Kaduna, Plateau, and Niger States.

3. Who discovered Nok artifacts?

   • Bernard Fagg.

4. What material were Nok sculptures made from?

   • Terracotta (baked clay).

5. What is Ile-Ife known for?

   • It is the spiritual and cultural home of the Yoruba people.

6. What type of artwork is associated with Ile-Ife?

   • Bronze and terracotta sculptures.

7. Who was the first ruler of Ile-Ife according to tradition?

   • Oduduwa.

8. What is the importance of Ife in Yoruba history?

   • It is believed to be the origin of the Yoruba people.

9. Where was the Benin Kingdom located?

   • In present-day Edo State, Nigeria.

10. Who was the first Oba of Benin?

• Oba Eweka I.

11. What type of artwork is Benin known for?

• Bronze sculptures and plaques.

12. Where is Igbo Ukwu located?

• In Anambra State, Nigeria.

13. Who discovered Igbo Ukwu artifacts?

• Thurstan Shaw.

14. What was Igbo Ukwu famous for?

• Advanced bronze and copper metalwork.

15. What is the significance of historical sites?

• They help us learn about the past.

16. Name one historical site in Nigeria.

• The Ogbunike Caves.

17. What is archaeology?

• The study of ancient people through their remains.

18. Who is an archaeologist?

• A person who studies old objects and remains.

19. Why is it important to study history?

• It helps us understand our past and learn from it.

20. Name one way history is preserved.

• Through museums.

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Part B: 20 Objective Questions (Fill in the Blanks with a, b, c, or d)

1. Nok culture was discovered in ____.
   a) 1910
   b) 1923
   c) 1943
   d) 1955

2. Ile-Ife is believed to be the ancestral home of the ____.
   a) Igbo
   b) Hausa
   c) Yoruba
   d) Edo

3. The Benin Kingdom is known for ____.
   a) Pottery
   b) Metal sculptures
   c) Rock paintings
   d) Wooden carvings

4. The first excavation of Igbo Ukwu was done by ____.
   a) Kenneth Dike
   b) Thurstan Shaw
   c) Nnamdi Azikiwe
   d) Lord Lugard

5. Bronze casting was a major craft of ____.
   a) Ife
   b) Benin
   c) Igbo Ukwu
   d) Nok

6. The ruler of Benin is called ____.
   a) Emir
   b) Obi
   c) Oba
   d) Sultan

7. Ile-Ife is located in ____.
   a) Anambra State
   b) Ogun State
   c) Osun State
   d) Edo State

8. Igbo Ukwu artifacts are made of ____.
   a) Clay
   b) Iron
   c) Bronze and copper
   d) Gold

9. The first leader of Ife according to Yoruba tradition was ____.
   a) Oranmiyan
   b) Oba Akenzua
   c) Oduduwa
   d) Queen Amina

10. Archaeology is the study of ____.
    a) Medicine
    b) Ancient objects
    c) Wildlife
    d) Weather

11. Nok culture is famous for ____.
    a) Farming
    b) Sculptures
    c) Music
    d) Fishing

12. The people of Igbo Ukwu had advanced knowledge of ____.
    a) Cooking
    b) Metalwork
    c) Painting
    d) Weaving

13. Ile-Ife is called the ____.
    a) Heart of Nigeria
    b) Cradle of Yoruba civilization
    c) Home of the Hausa people
    d) Center of Igbo trade

14. The Oba of Benin lives in ____.
    a) Lagos
    b) Kano
    c) Benin City
    d) Ife

15. The Nok people lived around ____.
    a) 500 BC
    b) 1800 AD
    c) 1900 AD
    d) 2000 BC

16. The study of history helps us ____.
    a) Forget the past
    b) Understand the past
    c) Change the past
    d) Erase memories

17. Igbo Ukwu was an ancient ____.
    a) Farming village
    b) Trading center
    c) Royal palace
    d) Military base

18. Ife and Benin are known for their ____.
    a) Gold mining
    b) Sculpture making
    c) Basket weaving
    d) House painting

19. Igbo Ukwu artifacts are preserved in ____.
    a) National Museum
    b) Markets
    c) Schools
    d) Churches

20. The Benin bronze works were taken by the ____.
    a) Germans
    b) British
    c) French
    d) Americans

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Part C: 20 Theory Questions (Short Answer)

1. What is Nok culture known for?
2. Where is Ile-Ife located?
3. What does the Benin Kingdom produce?
4. Who is the traditional ruler of Benin?
5. Where was Igbo Ukwu civilization found?
6. What is archaeology?
7. Who discovered the Igbo Ukwu site?
8. What material was used in Benin bronze works?
9. What year was Nok culture discovered?
10. What is the significance of historical sites?
11. What is Ife famous for?
12. What was Nok culture’s main artistic feature?
13. Who was the first leader of Ife?
14. What does Igbo Ukwu’s metalwork tell us?
15. Where are Benin artifacts kept today?
16. What do archaeologists do?
17. Why should we study history?
18. Who was Oduduwa?
19. How were Igbo Ukwu artifacts preserved?
20. Name a Nigerian historical site.

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Part D: 20 True or False Questions

1. Nok culture is over 2,000 years old. (True)
2. Ile-Ife is in Northern Nigeria. (False)
3. The Oba of Benin rules over Lagos. (False)
4. Igbo Ukwu artifacts were made of stone. (False)
5. The Benin people were skilled in bronze casting. (True)
6. Nok sculptures were found in Anambra. (False)
7. The first Ife ruler was Queen Amina. (False)
8. Nok people were known for iron smelting. (True)
9. Ife and Benin artworks were similar. (True)
10. Igbo Ukwu civilization was found in Sokoto. (False)

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Part E: 20 Fill in the Gaps (No Options)

1. Nok culture was located in ______ State.
2. Ile-Ife is known as the ______ of the Yoruba.
3. The Benin Kingdom is famous for ______ casting.
4. Igbo Ukwu artifacts were made of ______.
5. ______ discovered Nok artifacts.

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This revision covers all key topics in simple, easy-to-understand language for JSS 1 students.