History Revision Quiz

In what year did Nigeria gain independence?

• 1914

• 1957

• 1960

• 1963

Who was Nigeria's first Prime Minister?

• Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Chief Obafemi Awolowo

• Alhaji Ahmadu Bello

• Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Who designed the Nigerian flag?

• Jaja Wachuku

• Taiwo Akinkunmi

• Princess Alexandra

• James Robertson

The last British Governor-General of Nigeria was:

• Sir James Robertson

• Sir Adetokunbo Ademola

• Alhaji Ahmadu Bello

• Malam Aminu Kano

Where was Nigeria's independence ceremony held?

• Eagle Square

• Tafawa Balewa Square

• National Stadium

• Aso Rock Villa

Who was Nigeria's first Governor-General?

• Chief Samuel Akintola

• Hon. Jaja Wachuku

• Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Senator Dennis Osadebay

Which of the following leaders was the Premier of the Northern Region?

• Alhaji Ahmadu Bello

• Chief Obafemi Awolowo

• Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Sir James Robertson

What event marked Nigeria's independence from Britain?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The lowering of the British flag and raising of the Nigerian flag

• The creation of new states

• The appointment of a British Prime Minister for Nigeria

Who was the first Speaker of Nigeria's Parliament at independence?

• Ibrahim Jalo Waziri

• Jaja Wachuku

• Tafawa Balewa

• Adetokunbo Ademola

What was a major reason some Southern Nigerians were unhappy before independence?

• High school fees

• The introduction of British taxes

• Lack of roads and hospitals

• The refusal of Britain to allow trade