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