PES JS1 Nigerian History (Obj) 3rd Term Exam 2025-2026
  • 1. The Nok civilization was located in which part of Nigeria?
A) Northern Nigeria
B) South Eastern Nigeria
C) Southern Nigeria
D) South Western Nigeria
E) Central Nigeria
  • 2. Which civilization was known for its bronze and terracotta art that reflected kingship and social order?
A) Nri Kingdom
B) Ife civilization
C) Nok civilization
D) Igbo Ukwu civilization
E) Benin civilization
  • 3. Igbo Ukwu civilization in the 9th century AD was renowned for__________
A) Iron working and terracotta sculptures
B) Military strength and administrative efficiency
C) Intricate bronze and copper works
D) Ancestor worship and the Oba system
E) Islamic influence and trade with North Africa
  • 4. The Benin Kingdom was ruled by a/an_________
A) Emir
B) Oba
C) Eze
D) Sultan
E) Ooni
  • 5. The Kanem-Bornu Empire was known for all of the following EXCEPT________
A) Bronze and terracotta art
B) Strong governance
C) Trade links with North and Middle East
D) Located around Lake Chad
E) Islamic influence
  • 6. The Oyo Empire, a powerful Yoruba Kingdom, existed between __________
A) 13th -19th century AD
B) 1500 BC -200 AD
C) 14th - 19th Century AD
D) 9th Century AD
E) 11th - 15th Century AD
  • 7. The Nri Kingdom is described as _________
A) Known for city walls and Islamic learning
B) A spiritual and cultural hub that emphasized peaceful leadership
C) The seat of the Sokoto Caliphate
D) A military and trade power in South Western Nigeria
E) Famous for iron working innovations
  • 8. Which of these is a major Hausa -Fulani city known as a major commercial center and one of the largest cities in Nigeria?
A) Sokoto
B) Kano
C) Katsina
D) Daura
E) Zaria
  • 9. Sokoto is significant because it was ________
A) The seat of the Sokoto Caliphate
B) The birthplace of the Hausa people
C) Known for agricultural production
D) A center of bronze casting
E) Located in South Eastern Nigeria
  • 10. One technological contribution of the Nok people to West Africa was ________-
A) Development of Islamic schools
B) Innovation in iron working
C) Establishment of trade routes to the Middle East
D) Creation of the Oba system
E) Building of ancient city walls
  • 11. The Igbo people are predominantly found in which region of Nigeria?
A) North Western Nigeria
B) South Western Nigeria
C) Middle Belt Region
D) North Central Nigeria
E) South Eastern Nigeria
  • 12. Which of the following describes the traditional Igbo system of government?
A) Federal system with governors
B) Centralized monarchy with an Oba
C) Military rule by age grades only
D) Caliphate system led by an Emir
E) Decentralized village democracy with village assembly
  • 13. In traditional Igbo religion before Christianity, Chukwu is referred to as _________
A) Spirit of the forest
B) The earth goddess
C) Ancestral spirit
D) God of thunder
E) The supreme God
  • 14. Which of these is NOT one of the traditional occupations of the Igbo people?
A) Blacksmithing and weaving
B) Trading and crafts like pottery
C) Farming of yam, cassava and cocoyam
D) Cattle rearing and nomadic herding
E) Business and industry today
  • 15. Colonial rule in Nigeria officially lasted from _______
A) 1900 to 1960
B) 1914 to 1954
C) 1861 to 1914
D) 1920 to 1970
E) 1885 to 1945
  • 16. Who merged the Northern and Southern Protectorates in 1914 to form the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria?
A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
B) Lord Frederick Lugard
C) Obafemi Awolowo
D) Herbert Macaulay
E) Ahmadu Bello
  • 17. Which of the following was a NEGATIVE effect of colonial rule in Nigeria?
A) Establishment of hospitals and schools
B) Growth of cash crop farming
C) Economic dependence on Britain
D) Introduction of Western Education
E) Development of modern transportation
  • 18. Nigeria gained independence on _________
A) 1st October, 1960
B) 1st October, 1963
C) 1st October, 1954
D) 2nd October, 1950
E) 3rd October, 1988
  • 19. One impact of the nationalist movement was _____________
A) Division of Nigeria into 36 states
B) Gradual constitutional reforms with increased Nigerian participation
C) Creation of the NCNC
D) Introduction of Islam to Nigeria
E) Abolition of traditional rulers
  • 20. A major challenge faced during the nationalist movement was ______
A) Ethnic tensions among diverse groups
B) Lack of newspapers
C) Lack of education
D) Too much unity
E) Absence of political parties
  • 21. Herbert Macaulay was known as the _______
A) Father of Nigerian Nationalism
B) Sardauna of Sokoto
C) First president of Nigeria
D) Leader of Action Group
E) Zik of Africa
  • 22. In 1925, Herbert Macaulay formed the first political party called _______
A) Action Group
B) NPC
C) AG
D) NCNC
E) NNDP
  • 23. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe started which newspaper in 1937?
A) Guardian
B) Tribune
C) Lagos Daily News
D) West African Pilot
E) Daily Times
  • 24. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe became the first president of Nigeria in _____
A) 1963
B) 1966
C) 1954
D) 1960
E) 1944
  • 25. Chief Obafemi Awolowo belonged to which political party?
A) APC
B) Action Group
C) NPC
D) PDP
E) NNDP
  • 26. Sir Ahmadu Bello was the leader of ______
A) Action Group
B) NNDP
C) Northern People's Congress (NPC)
D) NPN
E) NCNC
  • 27. The "Big Three" of Nigerian Nationalism included all EXCEPT _____
A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
B) Herbert Macaulay
C) All of the above were part of it
D) Obafemi Awolowo
E) Ahmadu Bello
  • 28. The Ekumeku resistance was defeated in 1914 because the British had ________
A) Better food
B) Better weapons and divided the people
C) Support from traditional rulers
D) More soldiers from France
E) Religious backing
  • 29. The Satiru resistance took place in what year?
A) 1914
B) 1960
C) 1906
D) 1900
E) 1923
  • 30. Who led the Satiru resistance?
A) Mallam Isa
B) Nnamdi Azikiwe
C) Obafemi Awolowo
D) Herbert Macaulay
E) Ahmadu Bello
  • 31. One reason people resisted colonial rule was to _________
A) Protect their land, culture and religion
B) Remove their Kings
C) Join the British army
D) Travel abroad
E) Accept heavy taxes
  • 32. Nationalism is best defined as ________
A) Obedience to colonial rulers
B) Love for one's country and the desire to see it independent and free
C) The desire to migrate abroad
D) Hatred for other countries
E) Supporting foreign government
  • 33. One of the roles of the press in the independence struggle was ________
A) Stopping political parties
B) Supporting only one tribe
C) Preventing self-government
D) Educating Nigerians about colonial laws and their rights
E) Collecting taxes for the British
  • 34. The Clifford constitution of 1922 introduced which key change?
A) A true federation with strong regions
B) More powers for regional governments
C) Full independence for Nigeria
D) Division of Nigeria into three regions
E) Legislative council where four Nigerians were elected to make laws
  • 35. The Lyttleton constitution of 1954 is important because it ______
A) Made Nigeria a true federation by clearly sharing powers between the central government and the three regions
B) Abolished regional governements
C) Gave Nigerians more control and prepared them to rule themselves
D) Started the legislative council
E) Divided Nigeria into three regions
  • 36. The Richard constitution of 1946 is known for ______
A) Dividing Nigeria into Northern, Western and Eastern regions.
B) Making Nigeria a true federation
C) Giving Nigerians full independence
D) Introducing legislative council
E) Abolishing voting
  • 37. The Macpherson constitution of 1951 was important because _________
A) It banned political parties
B) It started the press in Nigeria
C) Nigerians themselves helped to write it and got more elected members in central government
D) It made Nigeria independent in 1951
E) It removed all British officials
  • 38. One reason the press was important in the independence struggle was that it helped to ______
A) Collect money for Britain
B) Ban political parties
C) Stop Nigerians from voting
D) Promote tribal division
E) Train leaders like Zik and Awo who were journalists first
  • 39. The Clifford constitution of 1922 allowed voting only for people in _____
A) Lagos and Calabar
B) Port Harcourt and Benin
C) Ibadan and Enugu
D) Abuja and Kaduna
E) Kano and Sokoto
  • 40. Which of these is NOT one of the four main constitutions in the "Road to Independence"?
A) Richards constitution
B) Clifford constitution
C) Lyttleton constitution
D) Balewa constitution
E) Macpherson constitution
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