GST 112 Flashcards
In what century was the Yoruba empire established?
15th/16th
Before the emergence of city-states in Hausa land the people lived in settlements known as _______
Kauye
The head of the Hausa army is called________
Madawaki
The commoners in Hausa land are called __________
Talakawa
Islam was introduced to Hausa land between_____
14th and 15th century
The provincial agent of the Alaafin is _____
Bere
Culture as “that complex whole which includes knowledge, Beliefs, arts, morals, customs and other capability acquired by man as a member of society” was defined by_____
E.B Taylor (1871)
The first coup took place in what year and headed by _________
Major General Aguiyi Ironsi in 1966
The first executive head of state was ___________
Alhaji Shehu Shagari
The second in command of General Muritala that handed power to the civilian government was ________________
General Olusegun Obasanjo
How many political parties participated in the general election in 1979?
5
_________ led the coup that assassinated Major General Muritala Mohammed
Colonel B.L Dimka
The Gowon’s administration created how many states?
12
The French Revolution in ___________ year gave a universal and unbiased dimension to citizenship
1789
According to Aristotle and Plato, citizen is classified as ___________
Those in the ruling class
The Magaji office was called
Tax collector
The first person that was sent by God to perform the act of creation is ___________
Orishanla
The Ogoni Eight was executed in what year
November 1995
In August 1985, the Babangida’s administration overthrew the government of _______
Major General Mohammadu Buhari
The annulled 1993 general election was won by__________
Chief M.K Abiola
Which political parties contested the 1993 general election?
SDP & NRC
_______Colonial constitution introduced regional government in Nigeria
MacPherson constitution
What are the characteristics of culture?
Culture is integrated, dynamic, shared, learned, and cumulative.
What are the three major components of culture?
Cognitive culture, normative culture, and material culture.
What are the types of culture?
Material culture and non-material culture.
Who was Nigeria’s first Prime Minister?
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
What year did the Nigerian Civil War start?
1967
When did the Nigerian Civil War end?
1970
Who led the Biafran secession during the Nigerian Civil War?
Colonel Odumegwu Ojukwu
What years did Nigeria’s First National Development Plan cover?
1962 to 1968
When was the Second National Development Plan implemented?
1970 to 1974
Who was the military head of state during the oil boom of the 1970s?
General Yakubu Gowon
In what year did General Murtala Mohammed come to power?
1975
Who succeeded General Murtala Mohammed after his assassination?
General Olusegun Obasanjo
When did Nigeria transition from military to civilian rule under the Second Republic?
1979
What year did General Muhammadu Buhari take power through a military coup?
1983
When did General Ibrahim Babangida become head of state?
1985
When was the Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) introduced in Nigeria?
1986
What year did General Sani Abacha seize power?
1993
When did Nigeria return to civilian rule in the Fourth Republic?
1993
When was the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) launched?
2017
What is the origin story of the Hausa?
The Bayajida version
Who is the head of Hausa states?
Sarki
Who is the senior counselor in Hausa states?
Galadima
Who is the palace administrator in Hausa states?
Madawaki
What is a guard called in Hausa states?
Dogari
What is an orderly called in Hausa states?
Zagi
What are judges called in Hausa states?
Alkali and Qadi
What is the tax on income called in the Hausa states?
Zakat
What is the tax on livestock called in Hausa states?
Jangali
What is land tax called in Hausa states?
Kharat
What is capitation tax called in Hausa states?
Jizyah
When did the yoruba kingdom come into existence?
2000 BC - 1000 BC
When did the yoruba kingdom come into existence?
2000 BC - 1000 BC
Origin stories of the Yoruba kingdom
Reverend Samuel Johnson version and Oke Oramfe version
Who founded the Yoruba kingdom?
Oranmiyan, the son of Oduduwa
Who is the head of the Oyo empire?
Alaafin
Who is the prime minister of the Oyo empire?
Bashorun
Who are the king makers in the Oyo empire?
Oyomesi
Who is the head of the army in the Oyo empire?
Are ona kankanfo
Who is the holder of the staff of authority amongst the Igbos?
The ofo
