THE LAGOON SCHOOL

(Secondary Section)
THIRD TERM EXAMINATION
2019/2020 Academic Session

Subject: HISTORY Class: J.S. 1 Duration 1 HOUR

Instruction: Choose the correct option

QUESTIONS 1-25

1. The time before the coming of the British is called ------ Nigeria.

Post-colonial

Colonial

Pre-colonial

Civilised

2. Centralisation is the process whereby all powers of a state is ---------

with a group of men.

under a single authority.

restricted to three men.

open to everyone.

3. A major characteristic of centralised states was that

they were normally governed by a monarch.

they were normally governed by military leaders.

they were normally governed by the most educated in the state.

they were normally governed by the most handsome in the state.

4. One of these was not a centralised state in pre-colonial Nigeria

Kanem-Borno.
 Oyo Empire.

Benin Empire.

Igbo.

5. The Hausa tradition of origin is associated with --------

Usman dan Fodio.

Bayajidda.

Daura.

Muhammed Bello.

6. Queen of Daura and Bayajidda’s marriage produced a son called

Bawo

Daura.

Ibrahim.

Jubril.

7. Hausa Banza means

Conquered states.

Vassal states.

Cavalry states.

Bastard states.

8. The following were the Hausa Bakwai states except

Kano
Gobir
Zaira
Ilorin.

9. In the socio-political organisation of Hausaland, the following were the

officials that assisted the king except the
Galadima.
Madawaki.
Sarkin Dogarai.
 Talakawa.
10. The original inhabitants of Kanem-Borno Empire were the ------ people.
SO
Kakuwa
Hausa
Mandinka

11. The longest dynasty that ever existed in world history was
Kano dynasty.
Kaduna dynasty.
Saifawa dynasty.
Shehu dynasty.

12. The building of N’gazargamu as the new capital of second Kanem-Borno Empire
was credited to Mai
Ali Ghaji.
Idris Alooma.
Idris Katakarmabi.
Umme Jilmi.

13. The first ruler to accept and enforce Islam in Kanem- Borno was
Ali Ghaji.
Dunama Dibami.
Idris Aloma.
Umme Jilmi.

14. The following women played prominent roles in the administration of Kanem-
Borno Empire except
the Mai’s daughter.
the Queen mother.
the Mai sister.
the Mai senior wife.

15. Nupe was founded by

Queen of Daura.
Tsoede Edegi.
Oranmiyan.
Bawo.

16. The title of the Nupe ruler was

Emir.
Mai.
Etsu.
Attah.
17. The first zone of the Nupe kingdom was located at

Bida.
Beni.
Kyedye.
Egba.

18. The following were reasons for the Nupe facial marks except for
identification.
level of education.
prestige.
protection.

19. Trade in ----------became an important source of income for Nupe kingdom.

kolanuts
palm kernel
cocoa
millet

20. One of these is not true about Nupe?

It was one of the Hausa Bakwai states.
It was one of the Hausa Banza states.
It was founded by Tsoede Edegi.
Its founder was the son of an Igala king.

21. Oduduwa’s son, Oranmiyan became the first ------- of Oyo.

Adeafafin

Alaafin

Ooni

Alake

22. The Council of chiefs/king makers in the Oyo Empire was known as the

Ogboni.
Oyomesi.
Uzama.
Ogiso.

23. The Oyo Empire army was headed by the --------- who was the commander-in-
chief of the army.
Are-Ona Kakanfo
Ogboni
Bashorun
Oyomesi

24. -------- were the Alaafin’s representatives in the provinces and vassal states.
Ogboni
Bashorun
Eso
Ilaris

25. ------ invited the jihadists to help him carve out Ilorin as an independent
kingdom for himself.

Bashorun
Oluwo
Afonja
Alaafin

QUESTIONS 26-50

26. According to one local tradition, ------- is believed to be the ancestor of the
king of Igala.

Agenapoje

Tsoede Edegi
Owodo
Ogodo

27. The title of the ruler of Igala kingdom was -------

Etsu.
Attah.
Obong.
Emir.

28. The nine members that made up the Council of chiefs/king makers in the Igala
kingdom were known as the -------

Igala-Mela.

Attah Igala.

Ogbede.
 Ayagba.

29. The royal court of the ancient Igala kingdom was known as

Igala-Mela.

Attah Igala.

Ayagba.

Ogbede.

30. The first dynasty to be founded was known as the -------- and the land was
known as -----------

Eweka/Benin
Ogiso/ Igodomingodoo.
Eweka/ Igodomingodoo.
Ogiso/Benin.

31. The first Ogiso was

Igodo.

Evian

Ogiamwen.

Owodo.

32. Oranmiyan left Benin in anger and called it ‘’Ile Ibini’’ meaning ----

the land of vexation.

the land of victory.

the land of progress.

the land of valours.

33. The last Ogiso was

Igodo.
Evian
Ogiamwen.
Owodo.
 34. -------- became the first Oba of Benin.

Oba Eweka

Oba Ewedo

Oba Ewuare

Oba Esigie

35. The seven members that made up the Council of chiefs/king makers in the
Benin Empire were known as the -------

Igala-Mela.

Uzama.

Oyomesi.

Ogbede.

36. The Benin army was headed by-------who was the commander-in-chief of the
army.

Iyashere

Uwangue

Ologbotsere

Amayanabo

37. Which one of these City states was situated in the western part of the Niger
Delta?

Itsekiri
Ijaw.
Efik.
Igala.
38. The title of the king of Iteskiri was known as -----

Obong.
Olu.
Attah.
Ginuwa.

39. The Prime minister and chief adviser to the king of Iteskiri was known as the

Iyashere.

Uwangue.

Ologbotsere.

Amayanabo.

40. The king of Itsekiri was assisted by a council of chiefs called the ---------

Uzama.

Ojoye.

Igala Mela.

Oyomesi.

41. The Ijaw developed a system of administration known as the

Home system.

Trade by barter system.

House system.

Economy system.

42. The City states traded with the Europeans especially the ------- in slaves during
the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Portuguese
British
French
Americans

43. The Calabar kingdom was originally known as --------- from Efik language.

Akwa Akwa
Akwa Akpa
Akwa Ibom
Ibom Akwa

44. The title of the ruler of Calabar kingdom was

Attah.
Olu.
Amayanabo.
Obong.

45. A powerful secret society in the Calabar kingdom was called the ---------- society.

Akpa

Ekpe

Akwa

Ekpo

46. --------- was the first kingdom to use money for transaction in the entire West
African region.

Itsekiri

Ijaw

Calabar

Igala

47. The title of the House head in Ijaw City state was
Amayanabo.

Obong.
Olu.

Attah.

48. Non-centralised states were states whose power and authority of government
----------

resided with a single individual.

were shared among institutions in the state.

were spread over a body.

none of the above.

49. One of the following is not an example of Non-centralised state in pre-colonial

Nigeria.

Itsekiri.

Idoma.

Ibibio.

Igbo.

50. The Tiv people are found in the --------- of Nigeria.

Central Belt

Sub- Niger

Equator

Middle Belt

QUESTIONS 51-75

51. In the Tiv community, the secret society similar to the Ogboni secret society was
known as --------

Mba Tsav.

Shaga.
Tee.

Mba.

52. -------- was the father of the Idoma people

Tsoede

Agenapoje

Iduh

Ginuwa

53. The following are neighbours of the Idoma people except -------

Ogoja.

Ogene.

Tiv.

Igede.

54. ------- was regarded as the smallest unit.

Ole

Ojira

Ojiba

Adole

55. The head of the family in Idoma was the

Ole.

Ojira.

Ojiba.

Adole.
56. The highest power in Idoma land resided within the

Ole.

Ojira.

Ojiba.

Adole.

57. The head of the Idoma kingdom was

Attah.

Adole.

Ojila.

Oche.

58. --------- was the most senior male member of the family?

Okpara

Obi

Eze

Amaala

59. In the Igbo pre-colonial period, the administration of the village were basically
carried out by the --------- and the ---------

Age Grade/Ozo title holders.

Women Association/ Council of elders.

Council of elders/ Village assembly.

Village Assembly/Ozo title holders.

60. In the Igbo pre-colonial period, two women associations that served as powerful
pressure group and social agents were ------- and --------
Adanna/Nne Oma.

Umu-Ada/ Otu Omu.

Nma/Umunwanyi.

Umu-Ada/ Nne Oma.

61. The Igbos are known for their weaved clothes called

Akwa-ocha.

Akwuete.

Aso-oke.

Kente.

62. The language of the Ebira people is ---------

Edo.

Ekoi.

Egun.

Ebira.

63. ------- was the religious head of the Ebira community?

Ohionoyi

Obonbayi

Ohiomahi

Ohindase

64. The Ebira can be found majorly in the following states of Nigeria except

Kogi.
Nasarawa.

Anambra.

Edo.

65. The following are neighbours of the Urhobo people except

Isoko.

Itsekiri.

Ukwuani.

Oro.

66. The age grade in Urhobo land in pre-colonial Nigeria was called the

Otu.

Ovie.

Orere.

Amagula.

67. --------- people are referred to as the ‘water people’ due to their
geographical location, religious and traditional beliefs?

Urhobo

Itsekiri

Ijaw

Nupe

68. In the pre-colonial socio-political organisation of the Ijaw people, the spokesman
was known as

Eguare Okaoro.
Ogulasuowei.
Amagula.
Ovie.

69. Ijaw can also be spelt as

Ijo.

Ijaw.

Ijah.

Idah.

70. The village council of the Ijaw community was known as

Ojoye.

Amagula.

Ogulasuowei.
Eguare Okaoro.

71. The Oro are found in present day -------- and -------- states of Nigeria?

Akwa Ibom/Cross River

Delta/Edo
Kogi/Cross River
Akwa Ibom/Benue

72. --------- is the major occupation of the Oro people.

Palm oil production
Fishing
Salt making
Basket making

73. The Ibibio speak Ibibio or ---- language.

Ekoi
Kwa
Efik
Ikwere

74. ------- or -------- acted as the military and police groups of the Ibibio community?
Ekpo or Obon answer
Ekpe or Obong
Akwa or Mba Tsav
Ekpo or Ekpe

75. The Ibibio people are related to the ------ and ------ people.

Itsekiri/ Ijaw
Anang and Efik
Calabar/ Akoko
Anang/Edo

Questions 76-100

76. The main occupation of people living in the rainforest zone of Nigeria is

fishing.

canoe making.

farming.

salt making.

77. River Niger and River Benue are said to be ‘rivers of unity’ because

the two rivers unite people through trade, tourism and cultural interaction.

the two rivers unite religious groups.

the two rivers unite families.

the two rivers unite travellers.

78. The concept of ‘ofo’ in the socio-political organisation of the Igbo pre-colonial
society signifies symbol of

victory.

authority.

wealth.
war.

79. The slave boy who rose to the position of a king in Bonny kingdom in the Niger
Delta state was

Nana of Itsekiri.

Jaja of Opobo.

Ken Saro-Wiwa.

Pepple Williams.

80. The Ogboni secret society in the socio-political structure of Oyo Empire was
headed by the

Oluwo.

Bashorun.

Eso.

IIaris.

81. On October 1, 2020, Nigeria will celebrate her ------- years of independence.

50

60

70

80

82. The Anang people occupy -------- geo-political zone of Nigeria?

South-east

South-west

South-south

North-central
84. The law making body of the Anang society in pre-colonial period was known as
the

Afelsong.

Obong.

Obon.

Mbong Ekpuk.

85. History is a branch of knowledge which deals with the study of ---------
past events of people.
past events of places.the Nigerian anthem.
origins of different societies.
all of the above.

Sources from which we derive our History mean------------

all the materials that provide information about past people and events.
books that create confusion.
written materials that erode the past.
documents and materials used in production.
 1. History is based on -----

Rumours.
Hearsays.
Radio talks.

2. History is a branch of knowledge which deals with the study of ---------

past events of people.
past events of places.the Nigerian anthem.
origins of different societies.
all of the above.

3. Sources from which we derive our History mean------------

all the materials that provide information about past people and events.
books that create confusion.
written materials that erode the past.
documents and materials used in production.

4. A major importance of History to the society is that

it provides job opportunity for people.
it provides income to all families in the society.
it provides information on how societies are formed.
it tells us negative things about Nigeria.

5. Historical evidence showed that Nok people were very skilful in --------
iron work.
brass work.
bronze work.
aluminium work.

6. Ife terracotta belongs to a method of discovery known as -------

crude wax.
candle wax.
lost wax.
pure wax.

7. The Queen Mother Head was made from ivory and used as the --------logo in
1977.
THEATRE.
 NUGA.
KORA.
FESTAC.

8. The ancient Benin people were ruled by the ------------- dynasty.

Igiso
Ogiso
Oba
Royal

9. Igbo-Ukwu artefacts were discovered during excavation in the year ---------

1987.
1937.
1983.
1938.

10. 2020 is what century in History?

10th century.

18th century.
20th century.
21st century.

The concern of Mary Slessor was primarily with

 A. expanding the spread of colonialism under the pretext of christian

missionary activities
 B. eliminating the tribal superstitious practice of killing of triplets only
 C. introducing the people to European culture and religion
 D. eliminating the tribal superstitious practice of killing of twin babies

11. People who dig for artifacts to confirm historical facts are called ---------
Archaeologists.
Historians.
Anthropologists.
History experts.

12. Which of these is not a specific area of History?

Studying the history of Nigerian symbols and monuments.
Studying history of great men and women in Nigeria.
Studying of existence of animals.
Studying history of great institutions in Nigeria.
13. Which of these statements about History is not true?
History deals with imagined stories.
History studies past events.
History most often has evidence and real facts.
History is based on specific period of time.

14.. Objects found by archaeologists to confirm the existence of people that lived in
the past are
called
Histofacts.
Scientific objects.
Objects of History.
Artifacts.

15. An expert that specialises in explaining ancient writings is called

a Cryptographer.
a Stenographer.
an Archaeologist.
a Historian.

16. The stories about the origin of the Yoruba, Hausa and many other tribes are most
often received
through
fables.
scientific history.
legend.
tales.

17. To a layman, History simply means --------.

study of Nigeria people and places.
study of heroes and heroines in Africa.
study of the past.
study of the past and present.

18. The Nigerian National motto- “Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress” appears on
the Nigerian flag.
the map of Nigeria.
the Coat of Arms.
the National Anthem.

19. A comprehensive life story of a person written by another person is called

autobiography.
biography.
 personal history.
story telling.

20. History students can organise excursion to all these places except
Olumo rock in Abeokuta.
National museums.
Industrial estates in Kano.
First storey building, Badagry.

21. A place where collection of artifacts and important objects of great cultural and
historical value are kept is called
a palace.
a monument.
a cultural centre.
a museum.

22. History is important to our nation Nigeria because

it produces patriotic citizens for the nation.
it gives jobs to Nigerians abroad.
it is a major revenue earner for Nigeria.
without it Nigeria wills scatter.

23. Which of these is not true about Nigerian history?

It makes us appreciate our past as a nation.
It may create conflict among Nigerians.
It is necessary for national development.
It helps us in solving our present problems.

24. Which of these will not help an historical researcher?

Academic journals.
Autobiography.
Earphone.
Archaeological evidence.

25. A form of official statement or summary of news issued by an organisation is

called
Bulletin.
Memoranda.
Encyclopaedia.
Students’ projects.

26. A list of books referred to in a scholarly work typically printed in an appendix

of a
book is called -----------
Abstract.
 Biography.
Bibliography.
Textbook.

27. A display of historical materials for the purpose of inspection by interested

members of the
public is known as -------------
Excursion.
Museum
Educational tour.
Exhibition.

28. Which of these will be very useful for an oral Historian while on the field?
History textbook.
Voice recorder.
Journal of History.
Biographies of Nigerian nationalists.

29. The father of History is

Aristotle.
Herodotus.
Julius Caesar.
Pluto.

30. The word Historia came from

Latin.
Greek.
French.
English.

31. Popular festivals in Nigeria include all these except

Eyo festival.
Moon and Sky festival.
New Yam festival.
Argungu Fishing festival.

32. The first storey building in Nigeria is in

Zaria.
Ibadan.
Badagry.
Abeokuta.

33. Terracota is another word for

Moulded iron.
Carved stone.
Baked clay.
Beads.

34. Which of these is one of the occupations of NOK people?

Iron and tin mining.
Brass work.
Stone carving.
Hunting.

35. Ile- Ife can be found in present

Ogun state.
Oyo state.
Ondo state.
Osun state.

36. The first king of Ile-Ife was

Oranmiyan.
Oduduwa.
Okanbi.
Oluwole.

37. -----------is a place where books and other academic materials are kept for
reference purposes.
Museum
Library
Study room
Store

38. The first known culture to produce Terracotta of human heads and figures in
West Africa was ------?
Nok.
Ife.
Benin.
Igbo-Ukwu.

39. The people that had the oldest sculpture (terracotta) in Nigeria and the entire
black Africa are the ----

Igbo-Ukwu.

Benin.

Ife.

Nok.
40. Ile-Ife is found in the ----- geo-political zone of Nigeria.

South –west

South –east

South-south

South-north

41. ----- is regarded as the cradle of mankind and the spiritual home of the Yoruba
people in Nigeria.

Egba land

Ile-Ife

Oyo Empire

Abeokuta

42. ------ is regarded as the father of the Yorubas

Akanbi

Oranmiyan

Oduduwa

Obatala

43. The major language of Benin people is

Bini language.

Edo language.

Auchi language.

Eka language.

44. Benin is the state capital of ------ state?

Delta

Ondo

Edo

Bini
45. -----was the first Oba of Benin?

Oba Eweka

Oba Ewedo

Oba Ewuare

Oba Esigie

46. The ------ festival is significant in uniting the people of Benin.

Igue

Eyo

Itapa

Olojo

47. The archaeologist that carried out excavations in Igbo-Ukwu was ------

Professor Henry Thames.

Professor Samuel Styles.

Professor Thurstan Shaw.

Professor Flora Shaw.

48. Igbo-Ukwu is a town in -------Local Government Area.

Aguata

Njikoka

Idemiri

Dunukofia

49. ------were about the earliest smithers in West Africa.

Igbo-Ukwu

Nok

Ife

Benin

50. The bronze vessels and ornaments that were discovered were made with the
Bronze making technique.

Ornamental technique.

Lost wax technique.

Overall casting technique.

51. The people that fought for the independence of Nigeria are called ----------

Nationalists.

Advocates.

Solicitors.

Judges.

52. The people of Igbo-Ukwu are found in ----------- geo-political zone of Nigeria?

South-east

South-south

South-west

South-north

53. The British Union Jack in Nigeria was replaced with the Nigerian ----------
coat of arms.
constitution.
flag.
pledge.

54. The “Egungun festival” is common among the --------

Hausa.
Igbo.
Kanuri.
Yoruba.

55. Which of the following traditional practices is common in the South-east of

Nigeria?

Child labour.
New yam festival.
Sharo festival.
Gift marriage.

56. Who was the president of Nigeria between the periods of 2011-2015?
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.
Olusegun Obasanjo.
Mohammadu Buhari.
Umaru Musa Yar’adua.

57. Nigeria celebrated her 55th Independence Anniversary in the year ------------
2016.
2015.
2020.
2017.

58. Washington, D.C is to America as ---------- is to Nigeria.

Lagos
Abuja
Kano
Enugu

59. The only naira note that has no picture of a hero on it is ------------

N100 naira.

N200 naira.

N50 naira.

N500 naira.

60. Boko Haram is a security threat to the people of North East, as --------- is to the
South-South oil producing areas in Nigeria.

Banditry

Militancy

Farmers/herders violence

Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB)

61. The state with the slogan ‘the food basket of the nation’ is

Delta.

Zamfara.

Benue.
Akwa Ibom.

62. Enugu is to Enugu state as ---------- is to Niger state.

Zaria

Minna

Markudi

Bida

63. The commercial nerve Centre of Nigeria is ______

Port-Harcourt
Lokoja.
Onitsha
Lagos.

64. The virtue for the month of July is --------

Order.
Sobriety.
Perseverance.
Generosity.

65. Which is not a cultural symbol?

The statue of Emotan of Benin.
The Ejiji hair style.
The beautiful national stadium at Abuja.
The tattoo body marks of the Fulani.

66. The Igalas are in Kogi as the Ijaws are in ---------- state.
Ekiti
Plateau
Anambra
Bayelsa

67. The picture shown on the One Hundred Naira is that of ---------
Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.
Alhaji Sir Ahmad Bello.
Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
Alhaji Aliyu Mai-Bornu.

68. The senior national team of Nigerian football is the -----

Golden Eaglets.

Golden Eagles.

Super Eaglets.

Super Eagles.

69. June 12th every year is now been celebrated as ------------ Day in Nigeria?

Abiola’s

Democracy

Workers

Nigerian

70. The party that won the presidential election held on February 23, 2019 was
------------

P.D.P.

A.C.

A.P.C.

A.D.

71. The first case of COVID- 19 in Nigeria was reported on ------------ 2020?
February 14
February 27
May 27
May 14
72. Historical records are kept in the following places except
Libraries.
Museums.
Viewing centres.
Archives.

73. --------- can be true or fictitious?

Story
History
Message
Event

74. One of these is not a way through which History can be accessed?
Excursions.
Opinions.
Cultural festivals.
Exhibitions.

75. One of these is not an example of primary source of History.

Biographies.
Legends.
Folklores.
Pottery.

76. The people of Nok engaged in the following occupations except

Farming.
Auto repairs.
Iron smelting.
Making of terracotta sculptures.

77. According to Yoruba tradition, -------- began at Ile-Ife.

War
Civilisation
History
Farming

78. One of these is not an occupation of the people of Ile-Ife.

Farming.
Carving.
Blacksmithing.
Mining.
79. Ife culture has also shown that there is historical link between Ife and --------
Nok.
Igbo-Ukwu.
Benin.
Eleru.

80. Each day that passes becomes

Story
History.
Event.
Tales.
81. Oral evidence can be accessed
by reading memoirs.
at Historical sites.
by interviewing and talking to people.
in archives and museums.

82. Citizens who appreciate their country and strive to give their best are referred to
as
Foreigners.
Expatriates.
Patriots.
Advocates.

83. The Igbo-Ukwu people were notable farmers and ---------

Hunters.
Traders.
Fishermen.
Tin smelters.

84. Which of the following is not a merit of oral tradition?

Information is easily retrieved from people.
It confirms archaeological discoveries.
It is the most reliable source of history.
It aids archaeological discoveries.

85. Excavation is an archaeologist’s scientific skill of investigating the past because

it seeks for
Evidence.
Information.
Knowledge.
Raw data.

86. The COVID-19 outbreak was first identified in -----country?

New York, U.S.A.

Wuhan, China.
Lagos, Nigeria.
Delhi, India.
87. One of these is a continent and a country.

Africa
Australia
Europe
Asia
87. Nigeria is a country but West Africa is a ------.
Continent.
Region.
World.
Republic.

88. The Olumo Rock is in ------ state of Nigeria.

Ondo
Ogun
Osun
Oyo

89. The Fulani people are mostly ------

carpenters.
cattle reares.
traders.
hawkers.

90. ------- is a confluence town in Nigeria.

Makurdi
Lokoja
Zaria
Ilorin

91. Nigeria became independent on ---------

October, 1 1963.
October 1, 1960.
October 1, 1966.
October 1, 1965.

92. Mary slessor is best remembered for---------

starting up a hospital in Uyo.
stopping the killing of twins.
fighting of small pox.
putting an end to slave trade.
fighting malaria.
93. The Nigerian National anthem comprises of -------- stanza(s).
one
three
two
five

93. The first woman to drive a car in Nigeria was

Efuroye Tinubu.
Grace Alele-Williams.
Fumilayo Ransome-Kuti.
Margaret Ekpo.

94. The largest ocean in the world is

Pacific ocean.
Atlantic ocean.
Indian ocean.
Arctic ocean.

95. How many continents are there in the world?

Five.
Six.
Seven.
Eight.

96. Nigeria was colonised by the

Portuguese.

Americans.

Indians.

British.

97. The name ‘Nigeria’ was given by --------

Thurston Shaw.

Flora Shaw.

Benedict Odiase.

Mary Slessor.

98. Ghana used to be known as -------

Ivory Coast.

Gold Coast.

Niger Delta Coast.

Gulf Coast.

99. The ASO ROCK VILLA is associated with ---------

Niger.

Nigeria.

Guinea.

The Gambia.

100. Celebration of 50th year anniversary is called ---------

Silver Jubilee.

Golden Jubilee.

Platinum Jubilee.

Diamond Jubilee.