Brief History of Nigeria Quiz
Discover Nigeria's Rich History
Test your knowledge about the vibrant past of Nigeria! This quiz covers various aspects of Nigerian history, from ancient civilizations to colonial impacts, providing a glimpse into the cultural heritage of this diverse nation.
Engage with thought-provoking questions and learn about:
- The ancient kingdoms and their legacies
- The effects of colonialism
- Significant historical events
Nigeria is the second most populous nation in Africa
English is not the official spoken language of modern-day Nigeria
True
False
The region now known as Nigeria also contains the oldest known and yet advanced civilization of West Africa called ...
The Ibgo Culture
The Gren Culture
The Nok Culture
The Malian Culture
The next era of Nigerian society (Yoruba people of Ife) inherited what from the Nok Culture?
Sophisticated aquadects and pyramids
Sophisticated metallurgy and mining techniques
Sophisticated renderings of ceramic sculpturings
None of the above
The impressive "Walls of Benin" is a structure that encloses an area of over
200 sq. miles
2500 sq. miles
3000 sq. miles
350 sq. miles
According to legend, to the north of Edo was a kingdom ruled over by a succession of female leaders
True
False
The Igbo kingdom of Nri was ruled by a priest-king who sent converts to spread their faith like missionaries
True
False
In the 1500's, many tribes and kingdoms in Nigeria became wealthy by trading slaves to which people?
The Irish
The Danish
The Portuguese
The British
In 1851, the British truthfully came to Nigeria to end slavery
True
False
The British empire did which of the following in the region:
Destroyed the "Walls of Benin"
Colonized all of Nigeria by 1903
Governed the region by indirect rule and collecting high taxes
All of the above
After many decades of British Imperial rule, modern-day Nigeria finally gained its independence in?
1860
1960
1990
1890
After its independence, Nigeria has had a series of civil wars and military coups that are NOT a result of its colonization.
True
False
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