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Nigerian History Quiz: From Empires to Independence

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Who was the powerful Queen of the Hausa city-state of Zazzau (Zaria), remembered as a legendary 16th-century warrior?

Who was the powerful Queen of the Hausa city-state of Zazzau (Zaria), remembered as a legendary 16th-century warrior?

Who was the powerful Queen of the Hausa city-state of Zazzau (Zaria), remembered as a legendary 16th-century warrior?

Queen Idia
Moremi Ajasoro
Queen Kambasa
Amina of Zazzau
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