Examination on History
Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is a person admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. (a) A coward (b) A hero (c) A villain (d) A stranger
2. Queen Amina of Zaria was known for her exceptional leadership and prowess as a ________. (a) trader (b) warrior (c) farmer (d) teacher
3. The Itsekiri people had a powerful leader named Chief Nana who was a famous ________. (a) musician (b) fisherman (c) merchant (d) blacksmith
4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a heroine? (a) Courageous (b) Selfless (c) Cowardly (d) Inspiring
5. Oba Ovonramwen was a revered leader of the ________ Kingdom. (a) Oyo (b) Benin (c) Kano (d) Sokoto
6. All of these are examples of national heroes except ________. (a) Jaja of Opobo (b) Queen Amina (c) Chief Nana (d) A local school headmaster
7. The Jukun people are primarily found in the ________ region of Nigeria. (a) South-West (b) South-East (c) North-Central (d) North-West
8. The Oworo people are an ethnic group primarily found in ________ State. (a) Taraba (b) Kogi (c) Cross River (d) Borno
9. Which of these is NOT a national hero mentioned in our studies? (a) Jaja of Opobo (b) Chief Nana of Itsekiri (c) General Yakubu Gowon (d) Oba Ovonramwen of Benin
10. The Kanuri people are predominantly found in which state? (a) Borno (b) Rivers (c) Lagos (d) Kaduna
11. Jaja of Opobo was a prominent king and trader from the ________ Delta region. (a) Niger (b) Benue (c) Cross River (d) Kaduna
12. The main reason for celebrating heroes and heroines is to ________. (a) forget their past (b) discourage others (c) learn from their lives and contributions (d) ignore their sacrifices
13. Which of the following is a major contribution of heroes to national development? (a) Causing conflicts (b) Promoting disunity (c) Advocating for peace and justice (d) Encouraging laziness
14. An example of a people whose origin is in the North-Central part of Nigeria is ________. (a) Oworo (b) Yakor (c) Yala (d) Zulu
15. Heroes and heroines often contribute to national development by promoting ________ and education. (a) poverty (b) ignorance (c) unity (d) violence
16. The Gbaygi people are known to be located in the ________ part of Nigeria. (a) South-West (b) North-Central (c) South-South (d) North-East
17. The correct description of a heroine is a woman who is admired for her ________. (a) wealth (b) beauty (c) courage and achievements (d) silence
18. Oba Ovonramwen resisted British colonial rule in the late 19th century, showing his ________. (a) fear (b) cowardice (c) bravery (d) weakness
19. Which of these ethnic groups is traditionally associated with South Africa, but listed among Nigerian peoples in our study? (a) Nupe (b) Kanuri (c) Zulu (d) Yakor
20. Chief Nana of Itsekiri used his influence to control trade routes, contributing to the economic ________ of his people. (a) decline (b) stagnation (c) development (d) destruction

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

1. (a) Define the term ‘hero’ and ‘heroine’. (2 marks)
(b) Mention two qualities often found in heroes and heroines. (3 marks)
(c) Explain three ways heroes and heroines contribute to the development of Nigeria. (3 marks)
(d) Give one example of a local hero or heroine from your community. (2 marks)

2. (a) Identify two national heroes of Nigeria. (2 marks)
(b) Briefly describe one major contribution of Jaja of Opobo. (3 marks)
(c) What was Queen Amina of Zaria best known for? (3 marks)
(d) Name the kingdom Oba Ovonramwen ruled. (2 marks)

3. (a) Who was Chief Nana of Itsekiri? (2 marks)
(b) How did Chief Nana contribute to the economic life of his people? (3 marks)
(c) State three reasons why it is important to study the lives of heroes and heroines. (3 marks)
(d) Give one example of how a hero can inspire young people. (2 marks)

4. (a) Name two Nigerian ethnic groups and state their traditional locations. (2 marks)
(b) Explain briefly the significance of knowing the origin of Nigerian peoples. (3 marks)
(c) Identify the state where the Kanuri people are predominantly found. (3 marks)
(d) Which of the peoples studied is traditionally from South Africa, as per our content? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) A hero
Question 2 – ✅ (b) warrior
Question 3 – ✅ (c) merchant
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Cowardly
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Benin
Question 6 – ✅ (d) A local school headmaster
Question 7 – ✅ (c) North-Central
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Kogi
Question 9 – ✅ (c) General Yakubu Gowon
Question 10 – ✅ (a) Borno
Question 11 – ✅ (a) Niger
Question 12 – ✅ (c) learn from their lives and contributions
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Advocating for peace and justice
Question 14 – ✅ (a) Oworo
Question 15 – ✅ (c) unity
Question 16 – ✅ (b) North-Central
Question 17 – ✅ (c) courage and achievements
Question 18 – ✅ (c) bravery
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Zulu
Question 20 – ✅ (c) development