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