Examination on History
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is the study of past events. (a) Geography (b) History (c) Economics (d) Science
2. One major reason for British occupation of Nigeria was to gain access to ________. (a) gold and diamonds (b) raw materials (c) slaves (d) tourism
3. The British ________ in Nigeria were divided into Northern and Southern parts. (a) provinces (b) states (c) protectorates (d) territories
4. The meaning of amalgamation is the ________ of different parts into one. (a) separation (b) division (c) joining (d) destruction
5. Which of the following describes a person who strongly supports their country? (a) Rebel (b) Nationalist (c) Traitor (d) Foreigner
6. All of these are Nigerian nationalists except ________. (a) Herbert Macaulay (b) Lord Lugard (c) Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe (d) Chief Obafemi Awolowo
7. The main reason for nationalism in Nigeria was to gain ________ from British rule. (a) more taxes (b) independence (c) new administrators (d) better trade
8. Which colonial administrator was responsible for the amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914? (a) Sir Arthur Richards (b) Lord Lugard (c) Sir Hugh Clifford (d) Sir John Macpherson
9. Nigeria gained her independence in the year ________. (a) 1914 (b) 1950 (c) 1960 (d) 1970
10. The venue of Nigeria’s independence ceremony was in ________. (a) Abuja (b) Ibadan (c) Lagos (d) Kaduna
11. The structure of government at independence was a ________ system. (a) military (b) presidential (c) parliamentary (d) monarchical
12. A federation means a group of states with a ________ government but retaining some self-governance. (a) weak (b) dictatorial (c) central (d) foreign
13. Which of these is not a lesson from the life of Herbert Macaulay? (a) Patriotism (b) Selfishness (c) Courage (d) Leadership
14. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was famously known as ________. (a) Sardauna of Sokoto (b) Lion of Judah (c) Zik of Africa (d) Asiwaju of Lagos
15. One of the nationalist activities of Chief Obafemi Awolowo was the establishment of ________. (a) Northern People’s Congress (b) Action Group (c) NCNC (d) NEPU
16. The Northern Protectorate and Southern Protectorate were amalgamated in ________. (a) 1900 (b) 1914 (c) 1960 (d) 1999
17. Which is NOT a consequence of British rule in Nigeria? (a) Introduction of Western education (b) Division of Nigeria into regions (c) Promotion of local cultures (d) Development of infrastructure
18. An example of a nationalist activity is ________. (a) supporting colonial rule (b) demanding self-governance (c) promoting foreign goods (d) ignoring political issues
19. The main difference between a federation and a republic is that a republic refers to the ________ of the head of state. (a) power (b) selection (c) age (d) wealth
20. Malam Aminu Kano was a prominent nationalist from the ________ part of Nigeria. (a) Western (b) Eastern (c) Southern (d) Northern

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

1. (a) List two reasons why the British occupied Nigeria. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the meaning of ‘amalgamation’. (3 marks)
(c) Name three prominent Nigerian nationalists. (3 marks)
(d) In what year did Nigeria gain independence? (2 marks)

2. (a) Who was Lord Lugard? (2 marks)
(b) State three consequences of British rule in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(c) Describe one nationalist activity carried out by Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe. (3 marks)
(d) What is the meaning of a ‘republic’? (2 marks)

3. (a) Mention the venue of Nigeria’s independence ceremony. (2 marks)
(b) Discuss two lessons that can be learned from the life of Herbert Macaulay. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the difference between a federation and a republic. (3 marks)
(d) Name two British protectorates in Nigeria before amalgamation. (2 marks)

4. (a) What was the structure of government at Nigeria’s independence? (2 marks)
(b) Explain why Nigeria adopted a parliamentary system of government at independence. (3 marks)
(c) Briefly describe one nationalist activity of Chief Obafemi Awolowo. (3 marks)
(d) Name one other colonial administrator in Nigeria apart from Lord Lugard. (2 marks)

5. (a) Who was Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello? (2 marks)
(b) State two nationalist activities of Malam Aminu Kano. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the meaning of ‘nationalism’. (3 marks)
(d) When were the British protectorates in Nigeria amalgamated? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) History
Question 2 – ✅ (b) raw materials
Question 3 – ✅ (c) protectorates
Question 4 – ✅ (c) joining
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Nationalist
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Lord Lugard
Question 7 – ✅ (b) independence
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Lord Lugard
Question 9 – ✅ (c) 1960
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Lagos
Question 11 – ✅ (c) parliamentary
Question 12 – ✅ (c) central
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Selfishness
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Zik of Africa
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Action Group
Question 16 – ✅ (b) 1914
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Promotion of local cultures
Question 18 – ✅ (b) demanding self-governance
Question 19 – ✅ (b) selection
Question 20 – ✅ (d) Northern