Third Term Examinations History Primary 5 Third Term Lesson Notes
Multiple-Choice Questions
- 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?
- Who designed the Nigerian flag?
- What is the main occupation of the Yoruba people?
- Who was the first Prime Minister of Nigeria?