Examination on History
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is one of the Nigerian peoples mainly found in the North Western part of Nigeria. (a) Igbo (b) Yoruba (c) Fulani
2. The people who mostly live in the South Eastern part of Nigeria are the ________. (a) Hausa (b) Igbo (c) Yoruba
3. Which of the following is a way to identify different Nigerian peoples? (a) Their schools (b) Their dressing (c) Their cars
4. The Yoruba people are mainly located in the ________ part of Nigeria. (a) North Eastern (b) South Western (c) North Western
5. All of these are Nigerian peoples except ________. (a) Anang (b) Chinese (c) Tiv
6. Which of these peoples is NOT typically found in the South East? (a) Igbo (b) Efik (c) Mumuye
7. The main reason for different peoples living in different parts of Nigeria is ________. (a) historical settlement (b) modern trade routes (c) school locations
8. Which of these is not a major ethnic group in Nigeria? (a) Hausa (b) Idoma (c) Igbo
9. The correct statement about Nigerian peoples is that they ________. (a) all speak the same language (b) live in different parts of Nigeria (c) all wear the same type of clothes
10. An example of a local food that shows cultural identity is ________. (a) Rice (b) Amala (c) Bread
11. The Kanuri people are found mostly in the ________ region of Nigeria. (a) South West (b) North East (c) South South
12. ________ is a people mentioned that lives in Nigeria. (a) American (b) Egun (c) British
13. Cultural identity can be shown through dressing, language, and ________. (a) cars (b) local foods (c) houses
14. Which of the following is an ethnic group found in the North Western part of Nigeria? (a) Igbo (b) Fulani (c) Kalabari
15. All of these are ways to show cultural identity except ________. (a) language (b) dressing (c) height
16. Which of these peoples DOES NOT primarily live in the South Western part of Nigeria? (a) Yoruba (b) Okun (c) Kanuri
17. The main reason for studying different Nigerian peoples is to understand their ________. (a) economy (b) diversity (c) government
18. The correct statement about the Igbo people is that they are found in the ________. (a) North West (b) South East (c) South West
19. Which of these is not a way to identify a Nigerian people’s culture? (a) Their language (b) Their local food (c) Their favourite colour
20. The Tiv people are among the Nigerian peoples living in ________ parts of the country. (a) only one (b) different (c) no

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) Name two Nigerian peoples that are not Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba. (2 marks)
(b) Explain briefly why Nigerian peoples live in different parts of the country. (3 marks)
(c) List three ways by which different Nigerian peoples show their cultural identity. (3 marks)
(d) Give one example of a local food that identifies a Nigerian people. (2 marks)

2. (a) In which part of Nigeria are the Igbo people mainly found? (2 marks)
(b) Mention two peoples found in the North Western part of Nigeria. (3 marks)
(c) Describe how language helps to show the identity of a Nigerian people. (3 marks)
(d) Name one people found in the South Western part of Nigeria. (2 marks)

3. (a) What does ‘cultural identity’ mean for a group of people? (2 marks)
(b) How does dressing help in identifying a Nigerian people? (3 marks)
(c) Mention two cultural elements, apart from dressing, that show a people’s identity. (3 marks)
(d) Name two peoples from the list provided in your history class. (2 marks)

4. (a) Identify the region where the Hausa people are mainly located. (2 marks)
(b) Name two peoples from the content list, besides Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba. (3 marks)
(c) Explain how local foods serve as a mark of identity for a Nigerian people. (3 marks)
(d) Which major ethnic group is found in the South Western part of Nigeria? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (c) Fulani
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Igbo
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Their dressing
Question 4 – ✅ (b) South Western
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Chinese
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Mumuye
Question 7 – ✅ (a) historical settlement
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Idoma
Question 9 – ✅ (b) live in different parts of Nigeria
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Amala
Question 11 – ✅ (b) North East
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Egun
Question 13 – ✅ (b) local foods
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Fulani
Question 15 – ✅ (c) height
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Kanuri
Question 17 – ✅ (b) diversity
Question 18 – ✅ (b) South East
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Their favourite colour
Question 20 – ✅ (b) different