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Nigerian History Quiz: From Empires to Independence

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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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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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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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Who is widely regarded as the father of Nigerian nationalism and founded the country's first political party in the 1920s?

Who is widely regarded as the father of Nigerian nationalism and founded the country's first political party in the 1920s?

Who is widely regarded as the father of Nigerian nationalism and founded the country's first political party in the 1920s?

Ladoke Akintola
Anthony Enahoro
Samuel Akintola
Herbert Macaulay
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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 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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Which Nigerian nationalist, a key independence leader, is often called the 'Zik of Africa'?

Which Nigerian nationalist, a key independence leader, is often called the 'Zik of Africa'?

Which Nigerian nationalist, a key independence leader, is often called the 'Zik of Africa'?

Obafemi Awolowo
Herbert Macaulay
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Ahmadu Bello
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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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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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Which historic state, centred in present-day northern Nigeria, was led by Usman dan Fodio in the early 19th century?

Which historic state, centred in present-day northern Nigeria, was led by Usman dan Fodio in the early 19th century?

Which historic state, centred in present-day northern Nigeria, was led by Usman dan Fodio in the early 19th century?

Mali Empire
Songhai Empire
Sokoto Caliphate
Kanem-Bornu
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