First Term Examination Questions History Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 13

Week 13: First Term Examination Questions

Part A: Objective Questions

1. The capital city of Nigeria is ____.
   • a) Lagos
   • b) Abuja
   • c) Kano
   • d) Port Harcourt
2. The largest ethnic group in Nigeria is the ____.
   • a) Igbo
   • b) Hausa
   • c) Yoruba
   • d) Fulani
3. ____ is the official language of Nigeria.
   • a) Igbo
   • b) Yoruba
   • c) Hausa
   • d) English
4. Nigeria gained independence from Britain in the year ____.
   • a) 1960
   • b) 1970
   • c) 1980
   • d) 1990
5. The major religions in Nigeria are ____ and ____.
   • a) Christianity, Islam
   • b) Hinduism, Buddhism
   • c) Judaism, Christianity
   • d) Islam, Buddhism
6. The Niger River is the ____ river in West Africa.
   • a) longest
   • b) shortest
   • c) widest
   • d) deepest
7. The main occupation of the Yoruba people is ____.
   • a) farming
   • b) fishing
   • c) trading
   • d) weaving
8. The Nigerian currency is called the ____.
   • a) Naira
   • b) Dollar
   • c) Euro
   • d) Pound
9. Nigeria is divided into ____ geopolitical zones.
   • a) 5
   • b) 6
   • c) 7
   • d) 8
10. The Nigerian flag consists of ____ colors.
    • a) 2
    • b) 3
    • c) 4
    • d) 5
11. The highest mountain in Nigeria is ____.
    • a) Mount Kilimanjaro
    • b) Mount Cameroon
    • c) Mount Everest
    • d) Chappal Waddi
12. The largest city in Nigeria by population is ____.
    • a) Abuja
    • b) Lagos
    • c) Kano
    • d) Port Harcourt
13. The first prime minister of Nigeria was ____.
    • a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
    • b) Obafemi Awolowo
    • c) Ahmadu Bello
    • d) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
14. The traditional ruler of a Yoruba community is called a ____.
    • a) Emir
    • b) Oba
    • c) Sultan
    • d) Igwe
15. The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the ____ War, took place from 1967 to 1970.
    • a) Biafran
    • b) Fulani
    • c) Yoruba
    • d) Hausa
16. Nigeria gained independence in the year ____.
    • a) 1960
    • b) 1970
    • c) 1980
    • d) 1990
17. The first President of Nigeria was ____.
    • a) Obafemi Awolowo
    • b) Nnamdi Azikiwe
    • c) Ahmadu Bello
    • d) Tafawa Balewa
18. Culture refers to the ____ of a group of people.
    • a) Music
    • b) Traditions
    • c) Language
    • d) All of the above
19. The Nigerian flag has ____ colors.
    • a) 2
    • b) 3
    • c) 4
    • d) 5
20. An important historical event is ____.
    • a) School holidays
    • b) Independence Day
    • c) Market day
    • d) None of the above
21. ____ is known as the “Father of Nigerian Nationalism.”
    • a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
    • b) Wole Soyinka
    • c) Chinua Achebe
    • d) Nelson Mandela
22. The traditional dress of the Yoruba people is called ____.
    • a) Agbada
    • b) Buba
    • c) Sari
    • d) Kimono
23. The Awori people are indigenous to ____.
    • a) Lagos
    • b) Abuja
    • c) Kano
    • d) Jos
24. The tradition of origin of the Egun people can be traced to ____.
    • a) Brazil
    • b) Sierra Leone
    • c) Nigeria
    • d) Ghana
25. The Ijebu people are known for their ____.
    • a) Fishing
    • b) Trading
    • c) Farming
    • d) Weaving
26. The Bini people migrated from the ____.
    • a) Benin Kingdom
    • b) Nupe Kingdom
    • c) Sierra Leone
    • d) Brazil
27. Traders in Lagos often travel by ____.
    • a) Canoes
    • b) Airplanes
    • c) Trains
    • d) Bicycles
28. An occupation is a type of ____.
    • a) Game
    • b) Work
    • c) Hobby
    • d) Sport
29. The Tapa people are also known as ____.
    • a) Edo
    • b) Yoruba
    • c) Nupe
    • d) Hausa
30. The Creoles are returnees from ____.
    • a) Brazil
    • b) Sierra Leone
    • c) Benin Kingdom
    • d) Nupe Kingdom

Part B: Theory Questions (20 short answer questions)

1. Describe the role of traditional rulers in Nigerian communities.
2. Explain the significance of Nigeria’s independence.
3. Discuss the cultural diversity of Nigeria.
4. What are the economic activities of the Igbo people?
5. Describe the political structure of Nigeria.
6. Explain the importance of the Nigerian flag.
7. Discuss two major religions practiced in Nigeria.
8. Describe the major rivers in Nigeria and their importance.
9. What are the main occupations of the Hausa-Fulani people?
10. Explain the difference between the Niger River and the Benue River.
11. Describe the ethnic groups in the South-West of Nigeria.
12. Discuss the impact of pre-colonial settlers in Lagos.
13. Explain the significance of Chappal Waddi.
14. Describe the cultural practices of the Igbo people.
15. What is the official language of Nigeria and why is it important?
16. Describe the political leaders in Nigeria before independence.
17. Discuss the role of women in Nigerian society.
18. Explain the significance of the Nigerian Civil War.
19. Describe the geography of Nigeria and its impact on culture.
20. Discuss the similarities and differences between Nigeria’s major ethnic groups.

Part C: Fill in the Gaps (10 True or False questions)

1. Nigeria has 36 states and a Federal Capital Territory. (True/False)
2. Lagos is the capital city of Nigeria. (True/False)
3. The Yoruba people are primarily found in Northern Nigeria. (True/False)
4. Abuja became the capital of Nigeria in 1991. (True/False)
5. English is the official language of Nigeria. (True/False)
6. The Hausa-Fulani are the largest ethnic group in Nigeria. (True/False)
7. Nigeria shares a border with South Africa. (True/False)
8. The Naira is the currency of Nigeria. (True/False)
9. Nigeria gained independence from France. (True/False)
10. The Nigerian Civil War occurred in the 1980s. (True/False)

These examination questions are designed to assess pupils’ understanding of the topics covered during the first term.

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