HISTORY THIRD TERM EXAM QUESTIONS

SECTION A – OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Independence is likened to ______.

(a) imprisonment

(b) freedom

(c) journey

2. ______ gave Nigeria independence.

(a) Britain

(b) America

(c) Ghana

3. Nigeria’s independence was celebrated in ______.

(a) Kano

(b) Ogun

(c) Lagos

4. TBS stands for ______.

(a) Trust Bank Society

(b) Tafawa Balewa Square

(c) Toward Better School

5. ______ is one of those who fought Nigeria independence.

(a) Tinubu

(b) Awolowo

(c) Buhari

6. Race course is renamed as ______.

(a) Obafemi Awolowo University

(b) Muritala International Airport

(c) Tafawa Balewa Square

7. Nigeria became a republic in ______.

(a) 1963

(b) 1960

(c) 1964

8. A patriot loves his country.

A. Yes

B. No

C. Not really

9. Enugu is located at the ______ part of Nigeria.

(a) Northern

(b) Southern

(c) Eastern

10. The British rule lasted for ______ years.

(a) 78

(b) 59

(c) 25

11. The last name of Samuel Ajayi is ______.

(a) Crowther

(b) Crowder

(c) Crows

12. People from Kaduna state are from the ______ part of the country.

(a) Southern

(b) Western

(c) Northern

What is slogan of each of the following state?

13. Edo State

14. Lagos state

1 5. Kaduna

SECTION B – THEORY

INSTRUCTION – Attempt all the questions in this section. 

1. Define federation.

2. What is a republic?

3. Nigeria became independent in ______.

4. Mention 3 people that participated in the independence day celebration.

5. List out the 3 major regions in Nigeria.

6. Who was the first elected president in Nigeria?

7. Define traditional religion.

8. Write out 3 items traditional worshippers use.

9. Mention 5 local government area in Lagos state.