New Curriculum First Term Nigerian History examination for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Subject: Nigerian History
Time: 2 hours
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all 40 questions. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. Which explanation most accurately describes Meaning of history? (a) Historical study asks questions about when, where, why and how past events occurred    (b) Historical accounts seek evidence about real events whereas fiction may be imagined    (c) History is the study of past human events using evidence    (d) Knowledge of past successes and mistakes can guide present decisions
2. In the context of History as a discipline, which statement is correct? (a) History is the study of past human events using evidence    (b) Historical study asks questions about when, where, why and how past events occurred    (c) Historical accounts seek evidence about real events whereas fiction may be imagined    (d) Knowledge of past successes and mistakes can guide present decisions
3. The concept of History and fiction is best explained as ________. (a) Historical accounts seek evidence about real events whereas fiction may be imagined    (b) Knowledge of past successes and mistakes can guide present decisions    (c) Historical study asks questions about when, where, why and how past events occurred    (d) History is the study of past human events using evidence
4. An accurate description of History and decision-making is ________. (a) Historical accounts seek evidence about real events whereas fiction may be imagined    (b) Historical sources include oral accounts, written records and material remains    (c) Historical study asks questions about when, where, why and how past events occurred    (d) Knowledge of past successes and mistakes can guide present decisions
5. Which explanation most accurately describes Sources of history? (a) Knowledge of past successes and mistakes can guide present decisions    (b) Oral history collects information from people’s memories and accounts    (c) Historical accounts seek evidence about real events whereas fiction may be imagined    (d) Historical sources include oral accounts, written records and material remains
6. In the context of Oral interviews, which statement is correct? (a) Historical sources include oral accounts, written records and material remains    (b) Museums and exhibitions may display objects and documents from the past    (c) Oral history collects information from people’s memories and accounts    (d) Knowledge of past successes and mistakes can guide present decisions
7. The concept of Historical exhibitions is best explained as ________. (a) Oral history collects information from people’s memories and accounts    (b) Museums and exhibitions may display objects and documents from the past    (c) Traditional festivals can preserve memories and practices of communities    (d) Historical sources include oral accounts, written records and material remains
8. An accurate description of Cultural festivals as evidence is ________. (a) Traditional festivals can preserve memories and practices of communities    (b) Museums and exhibitions may display objects and documents from the past    (c) History helps people understand identity, origins and the development of societies    (d) Oral history collects information from people’s memories and accounts
9. Which explanation most accurately describes Importance of history to individuals? (a) History helps people understand identity, origins and the development of societies    (b) National history can encourage informed citizenship and appreciation of cultural heritage    (c) Traditional festivals can preserve memories and practices of communities    (d) Museums and exhibitions may display objects and documents from the past
10. In the context of Importance of national history, which statement is correct? (a) History helps people understand identity, origins and the development of societies    (b) Traditional festivals can preserve memories and practices of communities    (c) Museums and exhibitions may display objects and documents from the past    (d) National history can encourage informed citizenship and appreciation of cultural heritage
11. A practical example relating to Meaning of history is ________. (a) Comparing evidence from different accounts of one event    (b) Checking a village’s founding account against oral and written records    (c) Investigating an old community event using records and testimony    (d) Examining a previous community disagreement before planning reconciliation
12. During a practical lesson on History as a discipline, which observation is most relevant? (a) Investigating an old community event using records and testimony    (b) Comparing evidence from different accounts of one event    (c) Checking a village’s founding account against oral and written records    (d) Examining a previous community disagreement before planning reconciliation
13. Which of the following demonstrates History and fiction correctly? (a) Examining a previous community disagreement before planning reconciliation    (b) Checking a village’s founding account against oral and written records    (c) Comparing evidence from different accounts of one event    (d) Investigating an old community event using records and testimony
14. Which situation best illustrates History and decision-making? (a) Examining a previous community disagreement before planning reconciliation    (b) Checking a village’s founding account against oral and written records    (c) Examining an old photograph alongside an elder’s testimony    (d) Comparing evidence from different accounts of one event
15. A practical example relating to Sources of history is ________. (a) Examining a previous community disagreement before planning reconciliation    (b) Interviewing a knowledgeable elder about a local festival    (c) Checking a village’s founding account against oral and written records    (d) Examining an old photograph alongside an elder’s testimony
16. During a practical lesson on Oral interviews, which observation is most relevant? (a) Examining an old photograph alongside an elder’s testimony    (b) Studying a labelled traditional farming implement in a museum    (c) Interviewing a knowledgeable elder about a local festival    (d) Examining a previous community disagreement before planning reconciliation
17. Which of the following demonstrates Historical exhibitions correctly? (a) Interviewing a knowledgeable elder about a local festival    (b) Observing a festival’s costumes and oral songs to study local culture    (c) Studying a labelled traditional farming implement in a museum    (d) Examining an old photograph alongside an elder’s testimony
18. Which situation best illustrates Cultural festivals as evidence? (a) Studying a labelled traditional farming implement in a museum    (b) Observing a festival’s costumes and oral songs to study local culture    (c) Tracing changes in a community’s occupation across generations    (d) Interviewing a knowledgeable elder about a local festival
19. A practical example relating to Importance of history to individuals is ________. (a) Tracing changes in a community’s occupation across generations    (b) Studying contributions made by different Nigerian communities    (c) Observing a festival’s costumes and oral songs to study local culture    (d) Studying a labelled traditional farming implement in a museum
20. During a practical lesson on Importance of national history, which observation is most relevant? (a) Tracing changes in a community’s occupation across generations    (b) Observing a festival’s costumes and oral songs to study local culture    (c) Studying a labelled traditional farming implement in a museum    (d) Studying contributions made by different Nigerian communities
21. A pupil working on Meaning of history should first consider ________. (a) Compare evidence from more than one kind of source    (b) Draw reasonable lessons from dependable historical evidence    (c) Ask clear questions and record the speaker’s account faithfully    (d) Distinguish reliable evidence from unsupported claims
22. The recommended procedure relating to History as a discipline is ________. (a) Ask clear questions and record the speaker’s account faithfully    (b) Compare evidence from more than one kind of source    (c) Use dates, locations and sources when explaining events    (d) Read exhibit information and consider the object’s origin
23. Which action is most appropriate when applying History and fiction? (a) Read exhibit information and consider the object’s origin    (b) Separate fact-based narratives from fictional entertainment    (c) Ask clear questions and record the speaker’s account faithfully    (d) Consider how festival practices have changed across time
24. When carrying out History and decision-making, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Draw reasonable lessons from dependable historical evidence    (b) Consider how festival practices have changed across time    (c) Distinguish reliable evidence from unsupported claims    (d) Use historical learning to understand present institutions
25. A pupil working on Sources of history should first consider ________. (a) Compare evidence from more than one kind of source    (b) Distinguish reliable evidence from unsupported claims    (c) Use historical learning to understand present institutions    (d) Value reliable records of shared national experiences
26. The recommended procedure relating to Oral interviews is ________. (a) Use dates, locations and sources when explaining events    (b) Value reliable records of shared national experiences    (c) Distinguish reliable evidence from unsupported claims    (d) Ask clear questions and record the speaker’s account faithfully
27. Which action is most appropriate when applying Historical exhibitions? (a) Separate fact-based narratives from fictional entertainment    (b) Use dates, locations and sources when explaining events    (c) Read exhibit information and consider the object’s origin    (d) Draw reasonable lessons from dependable historical evidence
28. When carrying out Cultural festivals as evidence, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Draw reasonable lessons from dependable historical evidence    (b) Consider how festival practices have changed across time    (c) Separate fact-based narratives from fictional entertainment    (d) Compare evidence from more than one kind of source
29. A pupil working on Importance of history to individuals should first consider ________. (a) Compare evidence from more than one kind of source    (b) Use historical learning to understand present institutions    (c) Draw reasonable lessons from dependable historical evidence    (d) Ask clear questions and record the speaker’s account faithfully
30. The recommended procedure relating to Importance of national history is ________. (a) Value reliable records of shared national experiences    (b) Ask clear questions and record the speaker’s account faithfully    (c) Compare evidence from more than one kind of source    (d) Read exhibit information and consider the object’s origin
31. With respect to Meaning of history, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Using only an unverified rumour as final proof    (b) Repeating an old failed policy without learning from its consequences    (c) Changing an interviewee’s words to fit a preferred story    (d) Presenting an invented story as a verified historical event
32. Which practice is a likely mistake in History as a discipline? (a) Changing an interviewee’s words to fit a preferred story    (b) Using only an unverified rumour as final proof    (c) Accepting a claim without checking its source    (d) Assuming every displayed replica is the original historical object
33. A difficulty that should be avoided in History and fiction is ________. (a) Assuming every displayed replica is the original historical object    (b) Changing an interviewee’s words to fit a preferred story    (c) Treating every fictional character as a documented historical figure    (d) Claiming a modern performance is unchanged from ancient times without evidence
34. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in History and decision-making? (a) Claiming a modern performance is unchanged from ancient times without evidence    (b) Repeating an old failed policy without learning from its consequences    (c) Presenting an invented story as a verified historical event    (d) Judging all past societies solely by modern expectations
35. With respect to Sources of history, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Using only an unverified rumour as final proof    (b) Presenting an invented story as a verified historical event    (c) Judging all past societies solely by modern expectations    (d) Ignoring evidence from communities outside one’s own group
36. Which practice is a likely mistake in Oral interviews? (a) Accepting a claim without checking its source    (b) Ignoring evidence from communities outside one’s own group    (c) Presenting an invented story as a verified historical event    (d) Changing an interviewee’s words to fit a preferred story
37. A difficulty that should be avoided in Historical exhibitions is ________. (a) Treating every fictional character as a documented historical figure    (b) Accepting a claim without checking its source    (c) Repeating an old failed policy without learning from its consequences    (d) Assuming every displayed replica is the original historical object
38. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Cultural festivals as evidence? (a) Repeating an old failed policy without learning from its consequences    (b) Treating every fictional character as a documented historical figure    (c) Claiming a modern performance is unchanged from ancient times without evidence    (d) Using only an unverified rumour as final proof
39. With respect to Importance of history to individuals, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Using only an unverified rumour as final proof    (b) Judging all past societies solely by modern expectations    (c) Repeating an old failed policy without learning from its consequences    (d) Changing an interviewee’s words to fit a preferred story
40. Which practice is a likely mistake in Importance of national history? (a) Ignoring evidence from communities outside one’s own group    (b) Changing an interviewee’s words to fit a preferred story    (c) Using only an unverified rumour as final proof    (d) Assuming every displayed replica is the original historical object

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Meaning of history. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of History as a discipline and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning History and fiction. Explain each. (4 marks)

2. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain History and decision-making. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Sources of history and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Oral interviews. Explain each. (4 marks)

3. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Historical exhibitions. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Cultural festivals as evidence and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Importance of history to individuals. Explain each. (4 marks)

4. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain History as a discipline. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Importance of history to individuals and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Importance of national history. Explain each. (4 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (c) History is the study of past human events using evidence
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Historical study asks questions about when, where, why and how past events occurred
Question 3 – ✅ (a) Historical accounts seek evidence about real events whereas fiction may be imagined
Question 4 – ✅ (d) Knowledge of past successes and mistakes can guide present decisions
Question 5 – ✅ (d) Historical sources include oral accounts, written records and material remains
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Oral history collects information from people’s memories and accounts
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Museums and exhibitions may display objects and documents from the past
Question 8 – ✅ (a) Traditional festivals can preserve memories and practices of communities
Question 9 – ✅ (a) History helps people understand identity, origins and the development of societies
Question 10 – ✅ (d) National history can encourage informed citizenship and appreciation of cultural heritage
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Investigating an old community event using records and testimony
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Comparing evidence from different accounts of one event
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Checking a village’s founding account against oral and written records
Question 14 – ✅ (a) Examining a previous community disagreement before planning reconciliation
Question 15 – ✅ (d) Examining an old photograph alongside an elder’s testimony
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Interviewing a knowledgeable elder about a local festival
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Studying a labelled traditional farming implement in a museum
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Observing a festival’s costumes and oral songs to study local culture
Question 19 – ✅ (a) Tracing changes in a community’s occupation across generations
Question 20 – ✅ (d) Studying contributions made by different Nigerian communities
Question 21 – ✅ (d) Distinguish reliable evidence from unsupported claims
Question 22 – ✅ (c) Use dates, locations and sources when explaining events
Question 23 – ✅ (b) Separate fact-based narratives from fictional entertainment
Question 24 – ✅ (a) Draw reasonable lessons from dependable historical evidence
Question 25 – ✅ (a) Compare evidence from more than one kind of source
Question 26 – ✅ (d) Ask clear questions and record the speaker’s account faithfully
Question 27 – ✅ (c) Read exhibit information and consider the object’s origin
Question 28 – ✅ (b) Consider how festival practices have changed across time
Question 29 – ✅ (b) Use historical learning to understand present institutions
Question 30 – ✅ (a) Value reliable records of shared national experiences
Question 31 – ✅ (d) Presenting an invented story as a verified historical event
Question 32 – ✅ (c) Accepting a claim without checking its source
Question 33 – ✅ (c) Treating every fictional character as a documented historical figure
Question 34 – ✅ (b) Repeating an old failed policy without learning from its consequences
Question 35 – ✅ (a) Using only an unverified rumour as final proof
Question 36 – ✅ (d) Changing an interviewee’s words to fit a preferred story
Question 37 – ✅ (d) Assuming every displayed replica is the original historical object
Question 38 – ✅ (c) Claiming a modern performance is unchanged from ancient times without evidence
Question 39 – ✅ (b) Judging all past societies solely by modern expectations
Question 40 – ✅ (a) Ignoring evidence from communities outside one’s own group

Theory Marking Scheme

Question 1:
(a) History is the study of past human events using evidence (2 marks)
(b) Comparing evidence from different accounts of one event; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Separate fact-based narratives from fictional entertainment. Mistake to avoid: Treating every fictional character as a documented historical figure. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 2:
(a) Knowledge of past successes and mistakes can guide present decisions (2 marks)
(b) Examining an old photograph alongside an elder’s testimony; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Ask clear questions and record the speaker’s account faithfully. Mistake to avoid: Changing an interviewee’s words to fit a preferred story. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 3:
(a) Museums and exhibitions may display objects and documents from the past (2 marks)
(b) Observing a festival’s costumes and oral songs to study local culture; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Use historical learning to understand present institutions. Mistake to avoid: Judging all past societies solely by modern expectations. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 4:
(a) Historical study asks questions about when, where, why and how past events occurred (2 marks)
(b) Tracing changes in a community’s occupation across generations; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Value reliable records of shared national experiences. Mistake to avoid: Ignoring evidence from communities outside one’s own group. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)