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