History Flashcards
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What year did Nigeria gain independence from British colonial rule?
1960
Which region of Nigeria is known for the majority of its Muslim population?
Northern Nigeria
True or False: Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa.
True
What is the capital city of Nigeria?
Abuja
Fill in the blank: The Nigerian Civil War is also known as the ______ War.
Biafran
Which Nigerian leader was overthrown in a military coup in 1983?
Shehu Shagari
What major ethnic groups are primarily found in Nigeria?
Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo
Which year did Nigeria become a republic?
1963
True or False: Nigeria is divided into 36 states and one Federal Capital Territory.
True
What is the official language of Nigeria?
English
Who was the first military ruler of Nigeria after independence?
General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
Multiple Choice: Which event marked the beginning of the Nigerian Civil War? A) The discovery of oil B) The secession of Biafra C) The military coup
B) The secession of Biafra
What year did the Nigerian Civil War start?
1967
Fill in the blank: The discovery of oil in Nigeria significantly impacted the country’s ______.
economy
Which Nigerian city is known as the commercial capital?
Lagos
What was the primary reason for the Nigerian Civil War?
Ethnic tensions and the desire for Biafra’s independence
True or False: Nigeria’s economy is heavily dependent on agriculture.
False
Who was the military leader during the period known as the ‘Babangida regime’?
General Ibrahim Babangida
What significant event occurred in Nigeria in 1999?
Nigeria transitioned back to civilian rule.
Which political party was dominant in Nigeria’s early post-independence years?
National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC)
Fill in the blank: Nigeria is known for its rich cultural diversity, with over ______ ethnic groups.
250
What is the main religion practiced in Southern Nigeria?
Christianity
Multiple Choice: Who was the first President of Nigeria after the military rule? A) Olusegun Obasanjo B) Muhammadu Buhari C) Goodluck Jonathan
A) Olusegun Obasanjo
What was the impact of the oil boom in the 1970s on Nigeria?
Increased wealth but also corruption and mismanagement.
True or False: Nigeria has experienced multiple coups since independence.
True
What is the name of the militant group that emerged in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region?
MEND (Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta)
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a major cultural festival celebrated by the Yoruba people.
Osun-Osogbo Festival
Which organization did Nigeria join after gaining independence?
The United Nations
What was the primary cause of the military coups in Nigeria?
Political instability and corruption
Multiple Choice: Which Nigerian leader was known for his anti-corruption stance? A) Sani Abacha B) Muhammadu Buhari C) Olusegun Obasanjo
C) Olusegun Obasanjo
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the largest river in Nigeria.
Niger River
What year did Nigeria adopt a new constitution that restored civilian rule?
1999
True or False: Nigeria has a history of ethnic and religious conflicts.
True
Which Nigerian state is known for its significant agricultural production?
Kano State
What is the currency used in Nigeria?
Naira
Fill in the blank: The ______ War resulted in the deaths of approximately 1 to 3 million people.
Nigerian Civil
Who was the leader of the Biafran Republic during the Civil War?
Odumegwu Ojukwu
Multiple Choice: In which year did Nigeria’s independence movement begin to gain traction? A) 1940 B) 1950 C) 1960
B) 1950
What are the two major political parties in Nigeria as of the latest elections?
All Progressives Congress (APC) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
