Nigerian History and Culture Assessment

The video provides an overview of Nigeria's history, starting with its diverse population and languages. It explores the Nok culture's advancements in metallurgy and the influence of the Yoruba and Benin kingdoms. The video also covers the trade relations of northern kingdoms and the impact of colonialism, leading to Nigeria's independence and subsequent political changes.

What was a significant achievement of the Nok culture?

• Development of written language

• Mastery in sculpting and metallurgy

• Construction of large pyramids

• Invention of the wheel

Which city is known for perfecting casting techniques in Nigeria?

• Lagos

• Kano

• Abuja

• Ife

What was the primary purpose of the walls of Benin?

• To store water for agriculture

• To serve as a religious site

• To mark the boundaries of the kingdom

• To protect against invasions

Which kingdom was known for its priest-king and expansion through religious conversion?

• Benin

• Hausa

• Igbo

• Yoruba

What was a major consequence of the transatlantic slave trade for Nigerian kingdoms?

• Increased agricultural production

• Decline in wealth and power

• Rise in population

• Expansion of trade routes

Which empire united the Hausa kingdoms in the 19th century?

• Benin Empire

• Oyo Empire

• Sokoto Caliphate

• Mali Empire

What was the British pretext for bombarding Lagos in 1851?

• To find new resources

• To spread Christianity

• To end the slave trade

• To establish a trade monopoly

When did Nigeria gain independence from British rule?

• 1945

• 1950

• 1970

• 1960

What was a major factor in the Nigerian Civil War?

• Control over oil production

• Colonial disputes

• Language barriers

• Religious differences

Who was the general that re-established democracy in Nigeria after Sani Abacha?

• General Ibrahim

• General Murtala Mohammed

• General Olusegun Obasanjo

• General Yakubu Gowon