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Nigerian History Quiz: From Empires to Independence

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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 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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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