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Nigerian History Quiz: From Empires to Independence

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Who was the first Prime Minister of independent Nigeria?

Who was the first Prime Minister of independent Nigeria?

Who was the first Prime Minister of independent Nigeria?

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Obafemi Awolowo
Ahmadu Bello
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The Benin Bronzes, looted during a British expedition, were created by the Kingdom of Benin located in which present-day Nigerian state?

The Benin Bronzes, looted during a British expedition, were created by the Kingdom of Benin located in which present-day Nigerian state?

The Benin Bronzes, looted during a British expedition, were created by the Kingdom of Benin located in which present-day Nigerian state?

Lagos State
Edo State
Cross River State
Kaduna State
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The Nigerian Civil War, fought when the Eastern Region tried to secede, is also known by what name?

The Nigerian Civil War, fought when the Eastern Region tried to secede, is also known by what name?

The Nigerian Civil War, fought when the Eastern Region tried to secede, is also known by what name?

The Lagos War
The Sokoto War
The Niger War
The Biafran War
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The 1914 amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates to form Nigeria was carried out under which British colonial administrator?

The 1914 amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates to form Nigeria was carried out under which British colonial administrator?

The 1914 amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates to form Nigeria was carried out under which British colonial administrator?

Frederick Lugard
Hugh Clifford
Arthur Richards
John Macpherson
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The ancient Nok culture, famous for its terracotta sculptures, flourished in which part of present-day Nigeria?

The ancient Nok culture, famous for its terracotta sculptures, flourished in which part of present-day Nigeria?

The ancient Nok culture, famous for its terracotta sculptures, flourished in which part of present-day Nigeria?

The Niger Delta
The central plateau region
The far north-east
The south-west coast
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In which year did Nigeria officially move its capital from Lagos to Abuja?

In which year did Nigeria officially move its capital from Lagos to Abuja?

In which year did Nigeria officially move its capital from Lagos to Abuja?

1976
1985
1991
1999
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Who served as the first President of Nigeria when it became a republic in 1963?

Who served as the first President of Nigeria when it became a republic in 1963?

Who served as the first President of Nigeria when it became a republic in 1963?

Yakubu Gowon
Tafawa Balewa
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Aguiyi Ironsi
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Which Nigerian politician famously moved the motion for Nigeria's self-government in the House of Representatives in 1953?

Which Nigerian politician famously moved the motion for Nigeria's self-government in the House of Representatives in 1953?

Which Nigerian politician famously moved the motion for Nigeria's self-government in the House of Representatives in 1953?

Anthony Enahoro
Tafawa Balewa
Aminu Kano
Festus Okotie-Eboh
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In which year did Nigeria return to civilian democratic rule, beginning the Fourth Republic?

In which year did Nigeria return to civilian democratic rule, beginning the Fourth Republic?

In which year did Nigeria return to civilian democratic rule, beginning the Fourth Republic?

1993
1996
1999
2003
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In which year did Nigeria gain independence from British colonial rule?

In which year did Nigeria gain independence from British colonial rule?

In which year did Nigeria gain independence from British colonial rule?

1957
1960
1963
1966
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