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