History – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 1 – REVISION OF FIRST TERM WORK

NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE

Nigeria became independent on 1st October 1960 from Britain.

Key People at Independence – Nnamdi Azikiwe – First Governor-General, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa – First Prime Minister, etc.

Venue of Independence Celebration – Tafawa Balewa Square (then Race Course), Lagos

Process of Nigeria Independence

1. Formation of political parties

2. Constitutional conferences

3. Elections and self-government

4. Granting of independence by Britain

 

Impact of Independence

1..Self-rule

2. National pride

3. Political freedom

4. International recognition

 

REPUBLIC AND FEDERATION

A republic is a country ruled by elected leaders. While a federation is a country made up of states governed under one central government.

 

Nigeria Government at Independence

1. Structure of Government (1960)

Executive (Prime Minister and Ministers)

Legislature (Parliament)

Judiciary (Courts)

 

2. Parliamentary System (First Republic)

Prime Minister was head of government

President/Governor-General was ceremonial head

 

3. When Nigeria Became a Federal Republic – 1963 – Nigeria became a Federal Republic with a President.

 

RELIGION AND TRADITIONAL RELIGION

Religion is belief in a supreme being and worship. While Religion practiced by people before Christianity and Islam.

 

Traditional Religion

Traditional religion is the original religion practiced by our forefathers before the coming of Christianity and Islam. It involves the worship of God through gods, ancestors, and spirits, using customs and traditions passed down from generation to generation.

 

Types Traditional Religion in Lagos – Ogun worship, Ifa worship, Sango worship

 

Importance of Traditional Religions 

1. It promotes culture.

2. It encourages morality.

3. It maintains traditions.

 

Limitations of Traditional Religions 

1. No written books

2. It has limited followers.

3. It cannot spread easily

 

ISLAM IN NIGERIA

Islam means submission to Allah. It is founded by Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Introduced through trade and scholars from North Africa.

People Who Spread Islam – Traders, Islamic scholars, Fulani jihad leaders

Five Pillars of Islam – Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Saum, Hajj

Dominant Areas – Northern Nigeria

 

CHRISTIANITY IN NIGERIA

Christianity is a religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Founder – Jesus Christ

Who Are Christians – Followers of Jesus Christ.

Early Missionaries – CMS missionaries, Roman Catholic missionaries

Roles Played by Christianity – Built schools, Built hospitals, Spread education

Problems Faced by Christianity – Language barrier, Diseases, Resistance from locals

 

MEANING OF OCCUPATION

Occupation means work people do to earn a living.

 

Traditional Occupation

Traditional occupations are jobs passed from generation to generation.

Traditional Occupations in Lagos State – Fishing, Farming, Trading, Weaving

 

Importance of Traditional Occupation in Lagos 

1. It provides food.

2. It creates jobs.

3. It preserves culture.

 

Traditional Occupations in Southern Nigeria – Fishing, Farming, Palm oil processing

Benefits – Food supply, Income generation

Traditional Occupations in Northern Nigeria – Farming, Cattle rearing, Leather works

Benefits – Employment, Raw materials

 

Importance of Traditional Occupations to Development

1. It reduces unemployment.

2. It boosts economy.

3. It encourages self-reliance.

 

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OCCUPATION

Primary Occupation – Jobs that involve natural resources. Examples: farming, fishing, mining

Secondary Occupation – Jobs that involve processing raw materials. Examples: factories, manufacturing

 

WELCOME BACK TEST

SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQs)

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D. 

1. Nigeria gained independence on ______.

A. 1st October 1957

B. 1st October 1960

C. 1st October 1963

D. 1st October 1979

 

2. The first Prime Minister of Nigeria was ______.

A. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

B. Nnamdi Azikiwe

C. Obafemi Awolowo

D. Yakubu Gowon

 

3. Nigeria’s independence celebration took place in ______.

A. Abuja

B. Ibadan

C. Enugu

D. Lagos

 

4. Nigeria became a Federal Republic in ______.

A. 1960

B. 1961

C. 1963

D. 1966

 

5. A republic is a country ruled by ______.

A. kings

B. soldiers

C. elected leaders

D. priests

 

6. Islam was founded by ______.

A. Jesus Christ

B. Muhammad

C. Moses

D. Abraham

 

7. One of the Five Pillars of Islam is ______.

A. fasting

B. baptism

C. confirmation

D. thanksgiving

 

8. Christianity is based on the teachings of ______.

A. Abraham

B. Moses

C. Muhammad

D. Jesus Christ

 

9. Which of these is a traditional occupation in Lagos State?

A. Fishing

B. Banking

C. Programming

D. Aviation

 

10. Which occupation involves processing raw materials?

A. Primary occupation

B. Secondary occupation

C. Tertiary occupation

D. Leisure

 

SECTION B: FILL IN THE GAP QUESTIONS

11. Nigeria gained independence in the year ______.

12. The independence ceremony was held in ______.

13. Nigeria became a republic in ______.

14. A federation is made up of ______ under one central government.

15. Religion is belief in a ______ being.

16. Ogun and Sango are examples of ______ religion in Lagos.

17. Islam spread to Nigeria mainly through ______ and scholars.

18. The holy book of Christians is the ______.

19. Farming and fishing are examples of ______ occupations.

20. Mining and farming are examples of ______ occupation.

 

SECTION C: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

21. What is independence?

22. State the date Nigeria gained independence.

23. Mention one impact of Nigeria’s independence.

24. What is a republic?

25. What system of government did Nigeria practice in the First Republic?

26. What is traditional religion?

27. Mention one importance of traditional religion.

28. Who are Christians?

29. Mention one traditional occupation in Northern Nigeria.

30. Differentiate between primary and secondary occupation.

 

ANSWER KEY

1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. A 10. B 11. 1960 12. Lagos 13. 1963 14. states 15. Supreme 16. traditional 17. traders 18. Bible 19. traditional 20. primary

21. Independence is the freedom of a country to rule itself.

22. 1st October 1960.

23. Self-government / national pride.

24. A republic is a country ruled by elected leaders.

25. Parliamentary system.

26. The religion practiced by our ancestors before Christianity and Islam.

27. It preserves culture.

28. Christians are followers of Jesus Christ.

29. Cattle rearing.

30. I. Primary occupation involves natural resources. II. Secondary occupation involves processing raw materials.