What is the main occupation of the Hausa people in Nigeria? a) Fishing
b) Farming
c) Trading
d) Hunting
The Yoruba people are traditionally known for: a) Trading
b) Pottery
c) Fishing
d) Weaving
What is the primary occupation of the Igbo people? a) Farming
b) Trading
c) Fishing
d) Weaving
Nigeria gained independence in which year? a) 1950
b) 1960
c) 1970
d) 1980
Who was the first Prime Minister of independent Nigeria? a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
b) Ahmadu Bello
c) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
d) Obafemi Awolowo
What does the term “Republic” mean? a) A country ruled by a king
b) A country ruled by the people
c) A country ruled by military
d) A country ruled by a dictator
What is a “Federation”? a) A country with a single central government
b) A group of states with their own governments under a central government
c) A country ruled by a monarch
d) A country ruled by one person
Who was Nigeria’s first President? a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
b) Ahmadu Bello
c) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
d) Obafemi Awolowo
Where was the independence ceremony of Nigeria held? a) Lagos
b) Abuja
c) Ibadan
d) Enugu
Who was the Governor-General at Nigeria’s independence? a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
b) James Robertson
c) Ahmadu Bello
d) Obafemi Awolowo
The national flag of Nigeria was designed by: a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
b) Ahmadu Bello
c) Taiwo Akinkunmi
d) Obafemi Awolowo
Which Nigerian nationalist is known as the “father of Nigerian nationalism”? a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
b) Herbert Macaulay
c) Ahmadu Bello
d) Obafemi Awolowo
What is the meaning of independence? a) Being ruled by another country
b) Freedom from foreign rule
c) Becoming a military state
d) Joining another country
Which state in Nigeria is known for its traditional bronze works? a) Lagos
b) Edo
c) Kano
d) Enugu
Who was the leader of the Northern People’s Congress (NPC)? a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
b) Ahmadu Bello
c) Obafemi Awolowo
d) Herbert Macaulay
What year did Nigeria become a republic? a) 1960
b) 1963
c) 1970
d) 1983
Which of these is NOT a traditional occupation in Nigeria? a) Fishing
b) Farming
c) Weaving
d) Space exploration
The main economic activity of the Fulani people is: a) Trading
b) Farming
c) Cattle herding
d) Pottery
The first Nigerian to become a Governor-General was: a) Ahmadu Bello
b) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
c) Nnamdi Azikiwe
d) Obafemi Awolowo
Who led Nigeria to independence as the Prime Minister? a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
b) Ahmadu Bello
c) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
d) Obafemi Awolowo
What symbol is in the center of the Nigerian flag? a) An eagle
b) A star
c) A green stripe
d) A white stripe
What does the green color in the Nigerian flag represent? a) Peace
b) Agriculture
c) Water
d) Wealth
Who among these was a famous Nigerian nationalist? a) Chinua Achebe
b) Herbert Macaulay
c) Wole Soyinka
d) Fela Kuti
The Nigerian nationalist who founded the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) was: a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
b) Ahmadu Bello
c) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
d) Obafemi Awolowo
Which region of Nigeria is known for palm oil production? a) Northern
b) Eastern
c) Western
d) Central
The main traditional occupation of the Kanuri people is: a) Trading
b) Fishing
c) Weaving
d) Farming
What year did Nigeria join the United Nations? a) 1950
b) 1960
c) 1970
d) 1980
Who was the leader of the Action Group party? a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
b) Ahmadu Bello
c) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
d) Obafemi Awolowo
Which traditional occupation is common among the Ijaw people? a) Farming
b) Trading
c) Fishing
d) Weaving
Nigeria’s Independence Day is celebrated on: a) May 29
b) October 1
c) January 15
d) December 25
Theory Questions
What year did Nigeria gain independence?
Who was the first President of Nigeria?
What does “Republic” mean?
What is the main occupation of the Fulani people?
Name one Nigerian nationalist.
Where was Nigeria’s independence ceremony held?
What does the white color in the Nigerian flag represent?