Examination on History
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ refers to a system of government where the people choose their leaders through elections. (a) Military rule (b) Civic rule (c) Traditional rule (d) Colonial rule
2. The first period of civic rule in Nigeria was from ________. (a) 1979–1983 (b) 1960–1966 (c) 1999–present (d) 1984–1993
3. Which of the following is a step in conducting elections in Nigeria? (a) Appointment of leaders (b) Registration of voters (c) Military coup (d) Traditional selection
4. All of these are periods of civic rule in Nigeria except ________. (a) 1960–1966 (b) 1979–1983 (c) 1999–present (d) 1966–1979
5. Which leader was NOT a civilian president of Nigeria? (a) Alhaji Shehu Shagari (b) Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (c) General Ibrahim Babangida (d) Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
6. The main reason for forming political parties is ________. (a) To organize military coups (b) To contest elections and govern (c) To entertain people (d) To manage traditional affairs
7. The correct step after voting and counting in an election is ________. (a) Campaigns (b) Registration of voters (c) Declaration of results (d) Inauguration of leaders
8. Which of these is not a step in the conduct of elections? (a) Campaigns (b) Voting and counting (c) Military takeover (d) Declaration of results
9. An example of a Nigerian civilian leader is ________. (a) General Sani Abacha (b) Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (c) General Muhammadu Buhari (military Head of State) (d) General Yakubu Gowon
10. The ________ is an independent body responsible for conducting elections in Nigeria. (a) National Assembly (b) Supreme Court (c) Independent National Electoral Commission (d) Nigerian Army
11. The third period of civic rule in Nigeria began in ________. (a) 1960 (b) 1979 (c) 1999 (d) 1983
12. Which of the following is a function of a political party? (a) Organising traditional festivals (b) Mobilizing support for candidates (c) Conducting national census (d) Managing the economy directly
13. A good leader in a civic rule system must possess all these qualities except ________. (a) Accountability (b) Transparency (c) Dictatorship (d) Justice
14. Voting is a right exercised by citizens who are ________ years and above. (a) 16 (b) 18 (c) 21 (d) 25
15. The process of choosing leaders by casting votes is known as ________. (a) Selection (b) Appointment (c) Election (d) Nomination
16. Which of these leaders served as president during Nigeria’s second republic? (a) Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (b) Alhaji Shehu Shagari (c) Chief Ernest Shonekan (d) General Abdulsalami Abubakar
17. The period of military rule between 1966 and 1979 is often referred to as a period of ________. (a) Economic boom (b) Democratic stability (c) Interruption of democracy (d) Colonial expansion
18. Political campaigns are held to ________. (a) Announce election results (b) Persuade voters to support candidates (c) Register new voters (d) Count ballot papers
19. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of civic rule? (a) Rule of law (b) Freedom of speech (c) Rule by decree (d) Regular elections
20. The head of government during the first period of civic rule was ________. (a) Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe (b) Chief Obafemi Awolowo (c) Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (d) General Aguiyi-Ironsi

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

1. (a) Define civic rule. (2 marks)
(b) List any three characteristics of civic rule. (3 marks)
(c) State two differences between civic rule and military rule. (3 marks)
(d) Give an example of a country that practices civic rule. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is the meaning of election? (2 marks)
(b) Outline three important steps involved in conducting a general election in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(c) Why is voter registration an important step in elections? (3 marks)
(d) Name the body responsible for conducting elections in Nigeria. (2 marks)

3. (a) Identify the three distinct periods of civic rule in Nigeria’s history. (3 marks)
(b) Name two civilian presidents who governed Nigeria during any of these periods. (2 marks)
(c) Briefly explain what led to the end of Nigeria’s first period of civic rule. (3 marks)
(d) In which year did the current period of civic rule begin? (2 marks)

4. (a) What is a political party? (2 marks)
(b) State three reasons why political parties are important in a democracy. (3 marks)
(c) List two roles played by political parties during election campaigns. (3 marks)
(d) Give an example of a political party in Nigeria. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Civic rule
Question 2 – ✅ (b) 1960–1966
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Registration of voters
Question 4 – ✅ (d) 1966–1979
Question 5 – ✅ (c) General Ibrahim Babangida
Question 6 – ✅ (b) To contest elections and govern
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Declaration of results
Question 8 – ✅ (c) Military takeover
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Independent National Electoral Commission
Question 11 – ✅ (c) 1999
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Mobilizing support for candidates
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Dictatorship
Question 14 – ✅ (b) 18
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Election
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Alhaji Shehu Shagari
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Interruption of democracy
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Persuade voters to support candidates
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Rule by decree
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa