Examination on History
Class: JSS 1
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is regarded as the ancestral home of the Yoruba people. (a) Benin City (b) Ile-Ife (c) Oyo (d) Abeokuta
2. ________ is the legendary figure credited with founding the Yoruba race. (a) Ewuare (b) Oduduwa (c) Oranmiyan (d) Esigie
3. The ancient city of Benin is located in present-day ________ State. (a) Delta (b) Ondo (c) Edo (d) Osun
4. The traditional ruler of Ile-Ife is known by the title of ________. (a) Oba (b) Sultan (c) Emir (d) Ooni
5. An example of a famous artifact from Ile-Ife is a ________. (a) Bronze plaque (b) Terracotta head (c) Ivory mask (d) Wooden stool
6. A significant occupational activity of the Edo people is ________. (a) Pottery (b) Bronze casting (c) Weaving (d) Dyeing
7. Which of the following historical sites is located in Osun State? (a) Benin (b) Ife (c) Calabar (d) Kano
8. Which of the following materials was extensively used for Benin artifacts? (a) Wood (b) Clay (c) Bronze (d) Stone
9. All of these are significant aspects of Ile-Ife culture except ________. (a) Oduduwa lineage (b) Bronze casting (c) Lost-wax technique (d) Spiritual homeland
10. All of these are traditional occupations in Benin except ________. (a) Farming (b) Trading (c) Fishing (d) Computer programming
11. Which of these is NOT a traditional belief associated with Ile-Ife? (a) Origin of humanity (b) Sacred groves (c) Worship of Igue (d) Ancestral veneration
12. Which of these DOES NOT describe the significance of Benin artifacts? (a) Historical records (b) Artistic excellence (c) Ritualistic use (d) Modern technology
13. The main reason Ile-Ife is considered sacred by the Yoruba is ________. (a) Its large market (b) Its role in their origin (c) Its modern university (d) Its beautiful landscapes
14. The main reason Benin art is highly valued globally is ________. (a) Its cheap production (b) Its unique artistic style (c) Its recent discovery (d) Its small size
15. The correct description of Ile-Ife’s historical significance is ________. (a) It was a major slave port (b) It is the cradle of Yoruba civilization (c) It was a center for colonial administration (d) It is known for its oil production
16. The correct statement about the location of Benin Kingdom is ________. (a) It was in the far north of Nigeria (b) It was a coastal empire (c) It was located in present-day Edo State (d) It was in the eastern part of Nigeria
17. Which of these is not a traditional craft of the Ile-Ife people? (a) Weaving (b) Terracotta sculpture (c) Bronze casting (d) Glass blowing
18. Which of these is not a characteristic feature of Edo culture? (a) Oba as ruler (b) Bronze art (c) Oduduwa as founder (d) Warrior tradition
19. The people who primarily inhabit Ile-Ife are the ________. (a) Edo (b) Igbo (c) Yoruba (d) Hausa
20. The ancient city of Ile-Ife is located in the ________ geographical region of Nigeria. (a) Northern (b) Eastern (c) Western (d) Southern
21. The Oba of Benin is a traditional ruler whose lineage traces back to ________. (a) Oduduwa (b) Ewuare (c) Oromiyan (d) Esigie
22. The Egungun festival is a traditional celebration often associated with ________ culture. (a) Edo (b) Yoruba (c) Nupe (d) Tiv
23. What is the historical role of Ile-Ife in the origin of the Yoruba people? (a) It was a trading post (b) It was their ancestral homeland (c) It was a colonial administrative center (d) It was a military outpost
24. The elaborate bronze plaques of Benin often depict ________. (a) Daily life scenes (b) Religious rituals (c) Historical events and rulers (d) Agricultural practices
25. The most common material used for sculpting figurines in Ile-Ife was ________. (a) Wood (b) Ivory (c) Bronze (d) Terracotta
26. One of the major historical contributions of the Benin Kingdom was its ________. (a) Development of oil resources (b) Advanced bronze casting (c) Introduction of Christianity (d) Establishment of modern education
27. The historical site of Ile-Ife is known for its ________ sculptures. (a) wooden (b) ivory (c) bronze and terracotta (d) stone
28. The traditional belief in Ile-Ife holds that the world was created at ________. (a) Idanre (b) Oyo (c) Ife (d) Abeokuta
29. The Edo people are primarily found in what part of Nigeria? (a) South-West (b) South-South (c) North-Central (d) South-East
30. The significance of Edo (Benin) culture in Nigerian history lies in its ________. (a) modern industries (b) advanced political system and art (c) oil exploration (d) colonial resistance
31. ________ artifacts are famous for their bronze and terracotta sculptures. (a) Igbo-Ukwu (b) Nok (c) Ile-Ife (d) Owo
32. The people of Ile-Ife are primarily known as the ________. (a) Edo (b) Igbo (c) Yoruba (d) Hausa
33. The famous Benin bronzes were often created using the ________ casting method. (a) Welding (b) Lost-wax (c) Moulding (d) Carving
34. All of these are types of artifacts found in Ile-Ife except ________. (a) Bronze heads (b) Terracotta figures (c) Ivory masks (d) Stone sculptures
35. Which of these is NOT a primary occupational activity in Ile-Ife? (a) Farming (b) Craftsmanship (c) Fishing (d) Trading
36. Which of these DOES NOT form part of the Yoruba origin tradition? (a) Oduduwa’s descent (b) Ile-Ife as creation site (c) The Oba of Benin’s ancestry (d) The spreading of humanity from Ife
37. The capital of the ancient Benin Kingdom was ________. (a) Ife (b) Oyo (c) Benin City (d) Calabar
38. The historical site of Ile-Ife is located in present-day ________ State. (a) Oyo (b) Ogun (c) Osun (d) Ekiti
39. The Benin Kingdom was known for its powerful army and its ________. (a) Naval fleet (b) Bronze casters (c) Iron smelters (d) Gold mines
40. The term “Oduduwa” in Yoruba history refers to the ________. (a) First Oba of Benin (b) Founder of the Yoruba race (c) A famous Benin artist (d) A historical site in Edo State

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

1. (a) Identify the state where Ile-Ife is located. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the significance of Ile-Ife in Yoruba history. (3 marks)
(c) Describe two occupational activities of the people of Ile-Ife. (3 marks)
(d) Name two types of artifacts found in Ile-Ife. (2 marks)

2. (a) State the present-day state where the ancient Benin Kingdom was located. (2 marks)
(b) Discuss the importance of Benin bronzes in understanding Edo culture and history. (3 marks)
(c) List three traditional occupational activities of the Edo people. (3 marks)
(d) What is the traditional title of the ruler of the Benin Kingdom? (2 marks)

3. (a) Name the legendary founder of the Yoruba race according to Ile-Ife tradition. (2 marks)
(b) Compare and contrast one cultural aspect of Ile-Ife with one cultural aspect of Benin. (3 marks)
(c) Explain why both Ile-Ife and Benin are considered significant historical sites in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(d) Mention one material used for art in Ile-Ife and one material used in Benin. (2 marks)

4. (a) What is the primary material used for the famous Ile-Ife figurines? (2 marks)
(b) Describe how the location of Ile-Ife contributed to its historical importance. (3 marks)