Nigeria Quiz

What is the capital of Nigeria

• Lagos

• Abuja

Who colonised Nigeria in the 1800s?

• France

• England

• Germany

• Spain

How many languages are spoken in Nigeria?

• Over 100

• Over 250

• Over 400

• Over 500

What is the official language of Nigeria?

• Hausa

• Yoruba

• Igbo

• English

What is the approximate population of Nigeria as of recent estimates?

• Over 150 million

• Over 180 million

• Over 200 million

• Over 230 million

Which religion is predominantly practiced in northern Nigeria?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

What are the three main ethnic groups living in Nigeria?

• Yoruba

• Igbo

• Fulani

• Hausa

What is the definition of diaspora?

• The distance people move away from their homeland.

• The dispersion or spread of a people from their original homeland.

What were the primary causes of the Nigerian Civil War (Biafran War)?

• Religious conflicts between Christians and Muslims

• External interference from European powers

• Ethnic tensions and persecution of Igbo people

• Disputes over agricultural land rights

How did military rule impact Nigeria's political landscape?

• It immediately stabilized the country's governance

• It had no significant long-term consequences

• It interrupted democratic governance and established authoritarian control

• It quickly transitioned to a robust democratic system