Revision History Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

History Primary 5 First Term Revision – Week 12

Subject: History
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 12
Age: 10 years
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Part A: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – 20 Questions

Review of Topics Previously Taught

1. What is a constitution?
   A constitution is a set of rules that guides how a country is governed.
2. Who was responsible for the amalgamation of Nigeria?
   Lord Lugard amalgamated Nigeria in 1914.
3. Why did the British want to rule Nigeria?
   The British wanted to control trade and resources in Nigeria.
4. What is amalgamation?
   Amalgamation means joining different regions together to form one country.
5. Who were the traditional nationalists in Nigeria?
   They were leaders who resisted British rule, like Jaja of Opobo and Madam Tinubu.
6. What was the Royal Niger Company?
   It was a British company that controlled trade in Nigeria.
7. Why did the Royal Niger Company lose its power?
   The British government revoked its Charter in 1899 to take full control of Nigeria.
8. What was the Nigeria Council of 1914?
   It was a group set up by Lord Lugard to involve Nigerians in governance.
9. What is nationalism?
   Nationalism is a strong love for one’s country and the desire for independence.
10. Why did nationalism grow in Nigeria?
    It grew because Nigerians wanted to resist foreign control and preserve their culture.
11. Who was Hugh Clifford?
    Hugh Clifford was a British governor who introduced constitutional reforms in Nigeria in 1922.
12. What is regionalism in Nigerian history?
    Regionalism refers to dividing Nigeria into regions for easier governance.
13. What did Madam Tinubu do?
    Madam Tinubu resisted British policies in Lagos and supported the local people.
14. Who was Jaja of Opobo?
    Jaja of Opobo was a king who resisted British control over his trading activities.
15. What was the elective principle introduced in 1922?
    It allowed some Nigerians to vote for their representatives.
16. What impact did British rule have on Nigeria?
    British rule led to both positive and negative changes in Nigeria, including improved infrastructure but also loss of local control.
17. What were the phases of Nigeria’s amalgamation?
    The Southern and Northern protectorates were joined in 1914 to form one Nigeria.
18. Who was Sultan Attahiru?
    Sultan Attahiru resisted British conquest in the Sokoto Caliphate.
19. Why is the year 1914 important in Nigerian history?
    It is the year when the Northern and Southern protectorates were merged to form Nigeria.
20. What are the effects of traditional nationalism in Nigeria?
    Traditional nationalism led to the growth of resistance against British rule and ultimately contributed to Nigeria’s independence.

Part B: Objective Questions (20 Marks)

Instructions: Choose the correct answer from the options provided.

1. What is a constitution?
   a) A set of stories
   b) A set of rules
   c) A book of poems
   d) A list of names
2. Who amalgamated Nigeria?
   a) Lord Lugard
   b) Queen Victoria
   c) Jaja of Opobo
   d) Madam Tinubu
3. What was the main reason for British rule in Nigeria?
   a) To spread religion
   b) To control trade
   c) To build schools
   d) To make friends
4. What year was Nigeria amalgamated?
   a) 1900
   b) 1914
   c) 1922
   d) 1960
5. Who was Jaja of Opobo?
   a) A trader
   b) A farmer
   c) A king
   d) A teacher
6. What is nationalism?
   a) Love for one’s country
   b) Hatred for others
   c) Building roads
   d) Growing food
7. The Royal Niger Company was a _________.
   a) School
   b) Trading company
   c) Hospital
   d) Church
8. The elective principle was introduced in ________.
   a) 1899
   b) 1914
   c) 1922
   d) 1946
9. Madam Tinubu was known for resisting _________.
   a) Trade
   b) British policies
   c) Farming
   d) Education
10. Regionalism refers to the division of Nigeria into ________.
    a) Schools
    b) Regions
    c) Countries
    d) Cities
11. The Nigeria Council was introduced by ________.
    a) Arthur Richards
    b) Lord Lugard
    c) Hugh Clifford
    d) Madam Tinubu
12. Sultan Attahiru resisted the British in the _________.
    a) Lagos
    b) Opobo
    c) Sokoto
    d) Ibadan
13. What year was the Royal Niger Company’s Charter revoked?
    a) 1800
    b) 1899
    c) 1900
    d) 1914
14. Who was Hugh Clifford?
    a) A traditional ruler
    b) A British governor
    c) A teacher
    d) A trader
15. The amalgamation of Nigeria joined the Northern and _________ protectorates.
    a) Eastern
    b) Western
    c) Southern
    d) Central
16. Who introduced the elective principle?
    a) Lord Lugard
    b) Hugh Clifford
    c) Sultan Attahiru
    d) Jaja of Opobo
17. The main goal of traditional nationalism was to resist _________.
    a) British rule
    b) Farming
    c) Education
    d) Trade
18. What did the British want to control in Nigeria?
    a) Schools
    b) Religion
    c) Trade
    d) Culture
19. The effects of British rule included _________.
    a) Loss of local control
    b) Improved infrastructure
    c) Cultural changes
    d) All of the above
20. Jaja of Opobo was known for _________.
    a) Trading
    b) Fighting wars
    c) Building schools
    d) Writing books

Part C: Theory Questions (20 Marks)

Instructions: Answer the following questions in short sentences.

1. What is the main purpose of a constitution?
2. Who was responsible for the amalgamation of Nigeria?
3. What year was Nigeria amalgamated?
4. Why did the British want to control Nigeria?
5. Who was Jaja of Opobo?
6. What is the meaning of nationalism?
7. Name two traditional nationalists in Nigeria.
8. Why was the Royal Niger Company important?
9. What did Madam Tinubu do in Nigerian history?
10. Who introduced the Nigeria Council of 1914?
11. What is regionalism?
12. What impact did British rule have on Nigeria?
13. What does the term “elective principle” mean?
14. Who resisted the British in Sokoto?
15. Why was the year 1914 important in Nigerian history?
16. What were the positive effects of British amalgamation in Nigeria?
17. What were the negative effects of British rule in Nigeria?
18. Why did nationalism grow in Nigeria?
19. What were the reasons for the British constitutional reforms in Nigeria?
20. How did traditional nationalism affect Nigeria’s independence?

Part D: True or False Questions (20 Marks)

Instructions: Indicate whether the following statements are True or False.

1. A constitution is a set of rules.
2. Lord Lugard introduced the elective principle in Nigeria.
3. The Royal Niger Company was a British trading company.
4. Amalgamation means separating regions in a country.
5. Madam Tinubu resisted British rule in Lagos.
6. Nationalism is the love for another country.
7. Regionalism was introduced to help govern Nigeria more easily.
8. Jaja of Opobo supported British control over his trade.
9. The Nigeria Council of 1914 was introduced by Hugh Clifford.
10. The elective principle was introduced in 1922.
11. Sultan Attahiru resisted the British in Lagos.
12. The Royal Niger Company lost its Charter in 1899.
13. The amalgamation of Nigeria occurred in 1914.
14. Traditional nationalism did not affect Nigeria’s independence.
15. The British wanted to control trade in Nigeria.
16. Hugh Clifford was a traditional ruler in Nigeria.
17. The main goal of nationalism was to resist foreign rule.
18. The British introduced regionalism in Nigeria to divide the country.
19. Madam Tinubu was a key figure in Nigerian history.
20. Nationalism led to the growth of resistance against British rule.

Part E: Fill in the Gaps Questions (20 Marks)

Instructions: Complete the sentences with the correct answers. No options are provided.

1. A constitution is a set of ____________.
2. The British wanted to control ____________ in Nigeria.
3. Nigeria was amalgamated in the year ____________.
4. Lord Lugard was responsible for the ____________ of Nigeria.
5. Nationalism is a strong love for one’s ____________.
6. Jaja of Opobo resisted British control over ____________.
7. The elective principle was introduced in ____________.
8. The Nigeria Council of 1914 was set up by ____________.
9. Regionalism refers to the division of Nigeria into ____________.
10. Madam Tinubu resisted British policies in ____________.
11. The Royal Niger Company controlled ____________ in Nigeria.
12. Traditional nationalists in Nigeria wanted to ____________ British rule.
13. Sultan Attahiru resisted the British in the ____________ Caliphate.
14. The amalgamation of Nigeria joined the Northern and ____________ protectorates.
15. The ____________ principle allowed some Nigerians to vote for their representatives.
16. The Royal Niger Company lost its Charter in the year ____________.
17. Hugh Clifford introduced constitutional reforms in Nigeria in ____________.
18. The effects of British rule in Nigeria included loss of local ____________.
19. The ____________ of Nigeria led to the creation of one country.
20. Traditional nationalism contributed to Nigeria’s ____________.

Conclusion: The teacher will review the answers with the pupils and provide clarification where necessary to ensure understanding.

Class: Primary 5

Subject: History

Topic: Revision – Constitutional Development in Nigeria, British Rule, Amalgamation

Duration: 30 minutes

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Pictures of key historical events
• Flashcards with basic terms

Entry Behaviour: Ask students to recall one thing they learned about Nigeria’s history. Discuss as a class.

Behavioral Objectives:

• Students will review key points about British rule and amalgamation in Nigeria.
• Students will identify important events in Nigeria’s constitutional development.
• Students will understand the impact of British rule on Nigeria.

Previous Lesson: Recap the previous lesson on Nigeria’s pre-colonial history and introduce the influence of British rule.

Content:

1. British Rule in Nigeria:
   • Britain governed Nigeria in the past.
   • They made laws and controlled resources.
2. Amalgamation:
   • In 1914, Nigeria became one country.
   • Different regions united under British rule.
3. Constitutional Development:
   • Over time, Nigeria’s laws changed.
   • Independence was achieved in 1960.

Presentation:

1. Step 1 – Introduction: Begin with a quick discussion on what the students remember about Nigeria’s history.
2. Step 2 – Main Lesson: Present key points on British rule and amalgamation. Use pictures to illustrate events like the merging of regions in 1914.
3. Step 3 – Discussion: Engage students by asking questions like, “What changes did British rule bring to Nigeria?” and “Why was amalgamation significant?”

Evaluation:

• Ask simple questions about Nigeria’s constitutional development.
• Have a short discussion on the impact of British rule.

Conclusion:

• Summarize key facts about British rule, amalgamation, and constitutional development.
• Emphasize the importance of understanding Nigeria’s history.
• Assign a drawing task related to Nigeria’s history for homework.

Homework