First Term Examination (History - Primary 3)

Section A: Objective Questions (20 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.
1. Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zones? 1
2. True or False: The geopolitical zones were created in 1996 to promote the
fair sharing of resources. 2
3. Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo states are in the ______ geopolitical zone. 3
4. Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, is located in the ______ zone. 4
5. List two states from the North East zone. 5
6. The South West zone is home to the ______ people. 6
7. Who is the legendary founder of the Yoruba people, who came from the east
or sky? 7
8. The ancient Ife Kingdom (12th-15th century) was famous for its art, especially
its bronze ______. 8
9. The ______ Empire (17th-19th century) was very powerful and used cavalry
(horse warriors). 9
10. True or False: The Yoruba people use the Ifa divination system. 10
11. The ancient art of pouring melted metal into wax molds is called ______. 11
12. The South South geopolitical zone includes the Edo (Benin) and ______
peoples. 12
13. Which Oba of Benin built great walls in the 1440s? 13
14. Benin was famous for its bronze ______ which showed court life and warriors.
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15. The South East zone is known as the ______ heartland. 1515
16. The ______ Women's Riot in 1929 was a protest against unfair taxes. 16
17. Ancient bronzes found at ______ (9th century) showed elite burials with
thousands of beads. 17
18. True or False: The Nri Kingdom (founded by Eri) influenced the South East
without using large armies. 18
19. The ______ culture (500 BCE) in the North Central zone is known for its
terracotta figures. 19
20. The North West zone is dominated by the ______-Fulani people. 20

Section B: Theory Questions (30 Marks)

Answer all five questions.
1. List the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. 21
2. Describe the ancient Ife Kingdom. Mention its founder and what kind of art it
was famous for. 22
3. What was the Benin Empire (South South) known for? List two of its major
achievements. 23
4. What is Nok culture, and in which geopolitical zone is it found? 24
5. Why are the Igbo people (South East) known for being enterprising? Name
one modern industry found in the South East. 25252525

Second Term Examination (History - Primary 3)

Section A: Objective Questions (20 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section.
1. A ______ is someone who shows exceptional courage or leadership to help
their community. 2626
2. List two characteristics of a hero or heroine. 2727
3. Who is known as the "father of Nigerian nationalism"? 28
4. Herbert Macaulay founded Nigeria's first political party, the ______, in 1923. 29
5. True or False: Oba Kosoko of Lagos helped the British take control of the city
in 1851. 30
6. Dr. Sapara Williams was the first Nigerian to qualify as a ______ in the UK. 31
7. Which wealthy businessman in Lagos built schools and hospitals and funded
anti-colonial movements? 32
8. Madam ______ Tinubu was a powerful trader in Lagos who opposed British
rule. 33
9. Madam Alike Pelewu was a market leader who organized women to ______
British goods. 34
10. True or False: Lady Oyinkan Abayomi founded the Nigerian Girl Guides and
campaigned for women's education. 3535
11. Sultan ______ of Sokoto led a jihad against British forces in 1903. 36
12. El-Kanemi was a leader who defended the ______-Bornu Empire. 37
13. Bishop Ajayi ______ was born enslaved but became a missionary who
translated the Bible into Yoruba. 38
14. Mrs. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti led the ______ Women's Union. 39
15. The protest led by Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti forced the Alake (king) of ______
to abdicate. 40
16. Mrs. Margaret Ekpo was a politician who won a seat in the Eastern House of
______ in 1961. 41
17. Queen ______ was a famous Hausa warrior queen of Zaria. 42
18. True or False: Queen Amina expanded Zaria's territory by building walls. 43
19. Nigeria gained its independence from Britain in the year ______. 44
20. Love and effort to build one's nation is called ______. 45

Section B: Theory Questions (30 Marks)

Answer all five questions.
1. What is a hero or heroine? List three characteristics they often have. 46464646
2. Why is Sir Herbert Macaulay called the "father of Nigerian nationalism"?
Mention two of his achievements. 47
3. Describe the heroic acts of two notable heroines in Lagos State (e.g., Madam
Efunroye Tinubu and Lady Oyinkan Abayomi). 48484848
4. Who was Mrs. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, and what major protest did she lead
in Abeokuta? 49
5. Who was Queen Amina of Zaria, and why is she remembered as a heroine? 50

Third Term Examination (History - Primary 3)

Section A: Objective Questions (20 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section.
1. A ______ is the smallest settlement, often a group of houses for one
extended family sharing a courtyard. 51515151
 2. A large, busy settlement with thousands of people, schools, and industries is
called a ______. 52525252
3. True or False: A village is usually larger than a city. 5353535353535353
4. Okoja was an ancient ______ village near Lagos Island. 54
5. The ancient town of ______ in Lagos State was a major slave trade hub and
has the first story house in Nigeria. 55
6. True or False: Ancient Lagos settlements often had mud houses with
thatched roofs. 56
7. ______ Town in Lagos was built in 1977 for the Festival of Arts and Culture
(FESTAC). 57
8. The modern settlement of ______ in Lagos is a major port city for imports and
exports. 58
9. Ikoyi is a modern, upscale area in Lagos that has many government offices
and ______. 59
10. Informal settlements with crowded housing, like Ajegunle, are also called
______ areas. 60
11. The ancient Hausa city of ______ is linked to the Bayajidda legend. 61
12. The ancient city of ______-Ife is the spiritual center of the Yoruba people and
famous for bronze art. 62
13. Ancient Benin was the capital of the Edo Empire and had famous bronze
______. 63636363
14. Ancient Oyo was the capital of the Oyo Empire and was known for its ______.
64

15. True or False: Lokoja is an ancient town located where the Niger and Benue
rivers meet. 65
16. What is the name of Nigeria's modern, planned capital city? 66
17. The modern city of ______ grew because coal was discovered there. 67
18. Port Harcourt is a modern city that grew because of the ______ industry. 68
19. True or False: Abuja was built to replace Lagos as the capital city. 69
20. The modern city of ______ is a northern trade and military center. 70

Section B: Theory Questions (30 Marks)

Answer all five questions.
1. Name and describe the four main types of settlements.
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2. Describe one ancient settlement in Lagos State (e.g., Badagry or Okoja) and
explain why it was important. 72
3. Name three modern settlements in Lagos State and describe the features of
one of them (e.g., Apapa or Festac Town). 73
4. Name three ancient towns in Nigeria (outside of Lagos) and state one
important fact about each. 74747474
5. Why was the modern city of Abuja built? 75