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

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

1. ________ was a famous Queen from Zaria. (a) Margaret Ekpo (b) Queen Amina (c) Taiwo Akinkunmi
2. Which of these is not an early Nigerian hero? (a) Chief Obafemi Awolowo (b) King Jaja of Opobo (c) Mr. John Doe
3. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe is remembered for working for Nigeria’s ________. (a) independence (b) farming (c) dancing
4. Sir Ahmadu Bello contributed to national ________ in Nigeria. (a) sports (b) development (c) fashion
5. Which of the following leaders was known for fighting for justice in Opobo? (a) King Jaja (b) Herbert Macaulay (c) Nana Olomu
6. A hero is someone who lives ________ for their country. (a) selfishly (b) sacrificially (c) lazily
7. All of these are early Nigerian heroines except ________. (a) Queen Amina (b) Margaret Ekpo (c) Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
8. Nana Olomu was a great leader from the ________ people. (a) Igbo (b) Yoruba (c) Itsekiri
9. An example of a hero who promoted education is ________. (a) Ovoramwen of Benin (b) Sir Ahmadu Bello (c) Mohammadu Rumfa
10. The main reason we remember heroes is for their ________. (a) bad deeds (b) achievements (c) funny stories
11. Which of these does NOT describe a hero’s action? (a) Promoting education (b) Causing disunity (c) Fighting for justice
12. Herbert Macaulay is often called the Father of Nigerian ________. (a) Politics (b) Music (c) Art
13. ________ was the first and only Prime Minister of Nigeria. (a) Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe (b) Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (c) Chief Obafemi Awolowo
14. Queen Amina was a warrior queen from the ancient city of ________. (a) Kano (b) Zaria (c) Benin
15. Which of the following heroes was a Premier of the Western Region? (a) Sir Ahmadu Bello (b) Chief Obafemi Awolowo (c) Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
16. Margaret Ekpo was known for her fight for ________ rights. (a) children’s (b) women’s (c) men’s
17. The correct way to honour our heroes is to ________. (a) forget them (b) learn from their lives (c) ignore their stories
18. Ovoramwen of Benin was a King who resisted ________ rule. (a) local (b) colonial (c) friendly
19. Mohammadu Rumfa was an ancient ruler of ________. (a) Zaria (b) Kano (c) Opobo
20. Taiwo Akinkunmi designed the Nigerian ________. (a) currency (b) flag (c) anthem

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

1. (a) Name two early Nigerian heroines. (2 marks)
(b) Explain one reason why King Jaja of Opobo is remembered as a hero. (3 marks)
(c) List three achievements of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe. (3 marks)
(d) What does it mean for a hero to “live sacrificially”? (2 marks)

2. (a) Identify two heroes who worked for Nigeria’s independence. (2 marks)
(b) Give two ways heroes promote education in their country. (3 marks)
(c) How did Sir Ahmadu Bello contribute to national development? (3 marks)
(d) Name one hero from the Northern part of Nigeria. (2 marks)

3. (a) Mention two characteristics of a hero. (2 marks)
(b) Explain why Nana Olomu of Itsekiri is considered an early Nigerian hero. (3 marks)
(c) List three achievements of Chief Obafemi Awolowo. (3 marks)
(d) What is the importance of maintaining peace and unity in a country? (2 marks)

4. (a) Name two heroes who fought for justice. (2 marks)
(b) Describe one achievement of Queen Amina of Zaria. (3 marks)
(c) Why is Herbert Macaulay called a hero in Nigerian history? Give two reasons. (3 marks)
(d) Identify the designer of the Nigerian flag. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Queen Amina
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Mr. John Doe
Question 3 – ✅ (a) independence
Question 4 – ✅ (b) development
Question 5 – ✅ (a) King Jaja
Question 6 – ✅ (b) sacrificially
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Question 8 – ✅ (c) Itsekiri
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Sir Ahmadu Bello
Question 10 – ✅ (b) achievements
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Causing disunity
Question 12 – ✅ (a) Politics
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Zaria
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Chief Obafemi Awolowo
Question 16 – ✅ (b) women’s
Question 17 – ✅ (b) learn from their lives
Question 18 – ✅ (b) colonial
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Kano
Question 20 – ✅ (b) flag