Nigeria's Independence and Geography Quiz

When did Nigeria gain independence?

• October 1, 1960

• January 15, 1966

• December 25, 1955

What does Independence Day in Nigeria celebrate?

• The beginning of the rainy season

• The day Nigeria became free from British rule

• The end of the school year

What does a map show us?

• Pictures of animals

• Locations of places and features on Earth

• Different types of food

What symbol on a map shows direction?

• A flag

• A compass rose

• A house

Where do the Pygmies live?

• In the rainforest of Central Africa

• In the Sahara Desert

• In cities around the world

What do the Yanomami people mostly live in?

• Skyscrapers

• Villages in the Amazon rainforest

• Floating houses

What is a festival?

• A day to study in school

• A special event to celebrate something important

• A regular market day

Which festival is known for celebrating new yams in Nigeria?

• New Yam Festival

• Eid-el-Fitr

• Christmas

Which religion worships in a mosque?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Traditional Religion

What is a mode of worship for Christians?

• Praying and singing in church

• Dancing in the forest

• Visiting the river every morning