New Curriculum Second Term Nigerian History examination for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: Second 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 Nok culture location? (a) Nok culture developed in an area of central Nigeria associated with modern Kaduna State    (b) Nok culture is particularly known for terracotta sculptures    (c) Nok finds provide evidence of early artistic and technological activity    (d) Looting and damage to archaeological sites threaten study of Nok culture
2. In the context of Features of Nok culture, which statement is correct? (a) Nok finds provide evidence of early artistic and technological activity    (b) Nok culture developed in an area of central Nigeria associated with modern Kaduna State    (c) Looting and damage to archaeological sites threaten study of Nok culture    (d) Nok culture is particularly known for terracotta sculptures
3. The concept of Significance of Nok culture is best explained as ________. (a) Nok culture is particularly known for terracotta sculptures    (b) Looting and damage to archaeological sites threaten study of Nok culture    (c) Nok finds provide evidence of early artistic and technological activity    (d) Nok culture developed in an area of central Nigeria associated with modern Kaduna State
4. An accurate description of Threats to Nok heritage is ________. (a) Nok cultural remains form part of Nigeria’s shared historical heritage    (b) Looting and damage to archaeological sites threaten study of Nok culture    (c) Nok finds provide evidence of early artistic and technological activity    (d) Nok culture is particularly known for terracotta sculptures
5. Which explanation most accurately describes Nok as national heritage? (a) Looting and damage to archaeological sites threaten study of Nok culture    (b) Nok cultural remains form part of Nigeria’s shared historical heritage    (c) Ile-Ife is a historical Yoruba city in present-day Osun State    (d) Nok finds provide evidence of early artistic and technological activity
6. In the context of Ile-Ife location, which statement is correct? (a) Ile-Ife is a historical Yoruba city in present-day Osun State    (b) Ile-Ife is noted for refined naturalistic heads in terracotta and metal    (c) Nok cultural remains form part of Nigeria’s shared historical heritage    (d) Ile-Ife is important to Yoruba traditions and the history of Nigerian art
7. The concept of Ile-Ife artistic features is best explained as ________. (a) Ile-Ife is a historical Yoruba city in present-day Osun State    (b) Ile-Ife is important to Yoruba traditions and the history of Nigerian art    (c) Damage, illicit trade and poor conservation may threaten historical objects    (d) Ile-Ife is noted for refined naturalistic heads in terracotta and metal
8. An accurate description of Significance of Ile-Ife is ________. (a) Ile-Ife is noted for refined naturalistic heads in terracotta and metal    (b) Damage, illicit trade and poor conservation may threaten historical objects    (c) Ile-Ife is important to Yoruba traditions and the history of Nigerian art    (d) Ile-Ife is a historical Yoruba city in present-day Osun State
9. Which explanation most accurately describes Threats to Ile-Ife heritage? (a) Ile-Ife is important to Yoruba traditions and the history of Nigerian art    (b) Ile-Ife artistic traditions are a valuable part of Nigeria’s cultural heritage    (c) Damage, illicit trade and poor conservation may threaten historical objects    (d) Ile-Ife is noted for refined naturalistic heads in terracotta and metal
10. In the context of Ile-Ife as national pride, which statement is correct? (a) Damage, illicit trade and poor conservation may threaten historical objects    (b) Ile-Ife artistic traditions are a valuable part of Nigeria’s cultural heritage    (c) Ile-Ife is important to Yoruba traditions and the history of Nigerian art    (d) Ile-Ife is noted for refined naturalistic heads in terracotta and metal
11. A practical example relating to Nok culture location is ________. (a) Locating the Nok area on a map of Nigeria    (b) Recognising a modelled terracotta human head as Nok-related artefact    (c) Using Nok terracotta remains to discuss ancient Nigerian creativity    (d) Recognising illegal removal of artefacts as a heritage problem
12. During a practical lesson on Features of Nok culture, which observation is most relevant? (a) Using Nok terracotta remains to discuss ancient Nigerian creativity    (b) Locating the Nok area on a map of Nigeria    (c) Recognising illegal removal of artefacts as a heritage problem    (d) Recognising a modelled terracotta human head as Nok-related artefact
13. Which of the following demonstrates Significance of Nok culture correctly? (a) Recognising a modelled terracotta human head as Nok-related artefact    (b) Recognising illegal removal of artefacts as a heritage problem    (c) Locating the Nok area on a map of Nigeria    (d) Using Nok terracotta remains to discuss ancient Nigerian creativity
14. Which situation best illustrates Threats to Nok heritage? (a) Displaying information on Nok sculpture during a school heritage exhibition    (b) Using Nok terracotta remains to discuss ancient Nigerian creativity    (c) Recognising illegal removal of artefacts as a heritage problem    (d) Recognising a modelled terracotta human head as Nok-related artefact
15. A practical example relating to Nok as national heritage is ________. (a) Recognising illegal removal of artefacts as a heritage problem    (b) Displaying information on Nok sculpture during a school heritage exhibition    (c) Identifying Ile-Ife in south-western Nigeria on a map    (d) Using Nok terracotta remains to discuss ancient Nigerian creativity
16. During a practical lesson on Ile-Ife location, which observation is most relevant? (a) Identifying Ile-Ife in south-western Nigeria on a map    (b) Recognising a lifelike metal head associated with Ife art    (c) Displaying information on Nok sculpture during a school heritage exhibition    (d) Explaining Ile-Ife’s cultural significance using its art and oral traditions
17. Which of the following demonstrates Ile-Ife artistic features correctly? (a) Recognising a lifelike metal head associated with Ife art    (b) Identifying Ile-Ife in south-western Nigeria on a map    (c) Explaining Ile-Ife’s cultural significance using its art and oral traditions    (d) Identifying unauthorised sale of ancient cultural objects as a heritage threat
18. Which situation best illustrates Significance of Ile-Ife? (a) Recognising a lifelike metal head associated with Ife art    (b) Identifying unauthorised sale of ancient cultural objects as a heritage threat    (c) Identifying Ile-Ife in south-western Nigeria on a map    (d) Explaining Ile-Ife’s cultural significance using its art and oral traditions
19. A practical example relating to Threats to Ile-Ife heritage is ________. (a) Explaining Ile-Ife’s cultural significance using its art and oral traditions    (b) Including Ile-Ife sculpture in a Nigerian heritage display    (c) Identifying unauthorised sale of ancient cultural objects as a heritage threat    (d) Recognising a lifelike metal head associated with Ife art
20. During a practical lesson on Ile-Ife as national pride, which observation is most relevant? (a) Identifying unauthorised sale of ancient cultural objects as a heritage threat    (b) Including Ile-Ife sculpture in a Nigerian heritage display    (c) Explaining Ile-Ife’s cultural significance using its art and oral traditions    (d) Recognising a lifelike metal head associated with Ife art
21. A pupil working on Nok culture location should first consider ________. (a) Encourage preservation and respectful study of artefacts    (b) Use a map key and location clues when identifying Nok    (c) Protect sites and report suspicious removal of finds    (d) Locate Ile-Ife using the appropriate state and region
22. The recommended procedure relating to Features of Nok culture is ________. (a) Describe visible sculptural features using evidence    (b) Locate Ile-Ife using the appropriate state and region    (c) Encourage preservation and respectful study of artefacts    (d) Describe craftsmanship using surviving artistic examples
23. Which action is most appropriate when applying Significance of Nok culture? (a) Describe craftsmanship using surviving artistic examples    (b) Distinguish historical evidence from unsupported legends    (c) Locate Ile-Ife using the appropriate state and region    (d) Explain how archaeological remains contribute to knowledge of the past
24. When carrying out Threats to Nok heritage, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Distinguish historical evidence from unsupported legends    (b) Support proper preservation and documentation    (c) Protect sites and report suspicious removal of finds    (d) Use a map key and location clues when identifying Nok
25. A pupil working on Nok as national heritage should first consider ________. (a) Use a map key and location clues when identifying Nok    (b) Support proper preservation and documentation    (c) Encourage preservation and respectful study of artefacts    (d) Respect cultural diversity when studying historical achievements
26. The recommended procedure relating to Ile-Ife location is ________. (a) Respect cultural diversity when studying historical achievements    (b) Locate Ile-Ife using the appropriate state and region    (c) Describe visible sculptural features using evidence    (d) Support proper preservation and documentation
27. Which action is most appropriate when applying Ile-Ife artistic features? (a) Describe craftsmanship using surviving artistic examples    (b) Explain how archaeological remains contribute to knowledge of the past    (c) Respect cultural diversity when studying historical achievements    (d) Describe visible sculptural features using evidence
28. When carrying out Significance of Ile-Ife, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Protect sites and report suspicious removal of finds    (b) Explain how archaeological remains contribute to knowledge of the past    (c) Encourage preservation and respectful study of artefacts    (d) Distinguish historical evidence from unsupported legends
29. A pupil working on Threats to Ile-Ife heritage should first consider ________. (a) Encourage preservation and respectful study of artefacts    (b) Protect sites and report suspicious removal of finds    (c) Locate Ile-Ife using the appropriate state and region    (d) Support proper preservation and documentation
30. The recommended procedure relating to Ile-Ife as national pride is ________. (a) Locate Ile-Ife using the appropriate state and region    (b) Encourage preservation and respectful study of artefacts    (c) Respect cultural diversity when studying historical achievements    (d) Describe craftsmanship using surviving artistic examples
31. With respect to Nok culture location, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Treating Nok heritage as belonging only to collectors    (b) Placing the Nok cultural centre on the Atlantic coast    (c) Damaging a site while searching for artefacts to sell    (d) Placing Ile-Ife in the far north-east of Nigeria
32. Which practice is a likely mistake in Features of Nok culture? (a) Describing Nok terracotta objects as works of cast bronze    (b) Placing Ile-Ife in the far north-east of Nigeria    (c) Treating Nok heritage as belonging only to collectors    (d) Assuming Ile-Ife is chiefly famous for Nok terracotta
33. A difficulty that should be avoided in Significance of Nok culture is ________. (a) Discarding archaeological objects as having no historical value    (b) Assuming Ile-Ife is chiefly famous for Nok terracotta    (c) Ignoring archaeological evidence about Ile-Ife civilisation    (d) Placing Ile-Ife in the far north-east of Nigeria
34. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Threats to Nok heritage? (a) Ignoring archaeological evidence about Ile-Ife civilisation    (b) Handling fragile ancient artefacts without conservation care    (c) Placing the Nok cultural centre on the Atlantic coast    (d) Damaging a site while searching for artefacts to sell
35. With respect to Nok as national heritage, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Placing the Nok cultural centre on the Atlantic coast    (b) Handling fragile ancient artefacts without conservation care    (c) Treating Nok heritage as belonging only to collectors    (d) Dismissing cultural achievements outside one’s ethnic group
36. Which practice is a likely mistake in Ile-Ife location? (a) Dismissing cultural achievements outside one’s ethnic group    (b) Placing Ile-Ife in the far north-east of Nigeria    (c) Describing Nok terracotta objects as works of cast bronze    (d) Handling fragile ancient artefacts without conservation care
37. A difficulty that should be avoided in Ile-Ife artistic features is ________. (a) Discarding archaeological objects as having no historical value    (b) Assuming Ile-Ife is chiefly famous for Nok terracotta    (c) Dismissing cultural achievements outside one’s ethnic group    (d) Describing Nok terracotta objects as works of cast bronze
38. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Significance of Ile-Ife? (a) Ignoring archaeological evidence about Ile-Ife civilisation    (b) Damaging a site while searching for artefacts to sell    (c) Discarding archaeological objects as having no historical value    (d) Treating Nok heritage as belonging only to collectors
39. With respect to Threats to Ile-Ife heritage, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Treating Nok heritage as belonging only to collectors    (b) Damaging a site while searching for artefacts to sell    (c) Placing Ile-Ife in the far north-east of Nigeria    (d) Handling fragile ancient artefacts without conservation care
40. Which practice is a likely mistake in Ile-Ife as national pride? (a) Placing Ile-Ife in the far north-east of Nigeria    (b) Treating Nok heritage as belonging only to collectors    (c) Dismissing cultural achievements outside one’s ethnic group    (d) Assuming Ile-Ife is chiefly famous for Nok terracotta

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

1. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Nok culture location. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Features of Nok culture and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Significance of Nok culture. Explain each. (4 marks)

2. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Threats to Nok heritage. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Nok as national heritage and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Ile-Ife location. Explain each. (4 marks)

3. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Ile-Ife artistic features. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Significance of Ile-Ife and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Threats to Ile-Ife heritage. Explain each. (4 marks)

4. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Features of Nok culture. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Threats to Ile-Ife heritage and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Ile-Ife as national pride. Explain each. (4 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (a) Nok culture developed in an area of central Nigeria associated with modern Kaduna State
Question 2 – ✅ (d) Nok culture is particularly known for terracotta sculptures
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Nok finds provide evidence of early artistic and technological activity
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Looting and damage to archaeological sites threaten study of Nok culture
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Nok cultural remains form part of Nigeria’s shared historical heritage
Question 6 – ✅ (a) Ile-Ife is a historical Yoruba city in present-day Osun State
Question 7 – ✅ (d) Ile-Ife is noted for refined naturalistic heads in terracotta and metal
Question 8 – ✅ (c) Ile-Ife is important to Yoruba traditions and the history of Nigerian art
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Damage, illicit trade and poor conservation may threaten historical objects
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Ile-Ife artistic traditions are a valuable part of Nigeria’s cultural heritage
Question 11 – ✅ (a) Locating the Nok area on a map of Nigeria
Question 12 – ✅ (d) Recognising a modelled terracotta human head as Nok-related artefact
Question 13 – ✅ (d) Using Nok terracotta remains to discuss ancient Nigerian creativity
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Recognising illegal removal of artefacts as a heritage problem
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Displaying information on Nok sculpture during a school heritage exhibition
Question 16 – ✅ (a) Identifying Ile-Ife in south-western Nigeria on a map
Question 17 – ✅ (a) Recognising a lifelike metal head associated with Ife art
Question 18 – ✅ (d) Explaining Ile-Ife’s cultural significance using its art and oral traditions
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Identifying unauthorised sale of ancient cultural objects as a heritage threat
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Including Ile-Ife sculpture in a Nigerian heritage display
Question 21 – ✅ (b) Use a map key and location clues when identifying Nok
Question 22 – ✅ (a) Describe visible sculptural features using evidence
Question 23 – ✅ (d) Explain how archaeological remains contribute to knowledge of the past
Question 24 – ✅ (c) Protect sites and report suspicious removal of finds
Question 25 – ✅ (c) Encourage preservation and respectful study of artefacts
Question 26 – ✅ (b) Locate Ile-Ife using the appropriate state and region
Question 27 – ✅ (a) Describe craftsmanship using surviving artistic examples
Question 28 – ✅ (d) Distinguish historical evidence from unsupported legends
Question 29 – ✅ (d) Support proper preservation and documentation
Question 30 – ✅ (c) Respect cultural diversity when studying historical achievements
Question 31 – ✅ (b) Placing the Nok cultural centre on the Atlantic coast
Question 32 – ✅ (a) Describing Nok terracotta objects as works of cast bronze
Question 33 – ✅ (a) Discarding archaeological objects as having no historical value
Question 34 – ✅ (d) Damaging a site while searching for artefacts to sell
Question 35 – ✅ (c) Treating Nok heritage as belonging only to collectors
Question 36 – ✅ (b) Placing Ile-Ife in the far north-east of Nigeria
Question 37 – ✅ (b) Assuming Ile-Ife is chiefly famous for Nok terracotta
Question 38 – ✅ (a) Ignoring archaeological evidence about Ile-Ife civilisation
Question 39 – ✅ (d) Handling fragile ancient artefacts without conservation care
Question 40 – ✅ (c) Dismissing cultural achievements outside one’s ethnic group

Theory Marking Scheme

Question 1:
(a) Nok culture developed in an area of central Nigeria associated with modern Kaduna State (2 marks)
(b) Recognising a modelled terracotta human head as Nok-related artefact; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Explain how archaeological remains contribute to knowledge of the past. Mistake to avoid: Discarding archaeological objects as having no historical value. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 2:
(a) Looting and damage to archaeological sites threaten study of Nok culture (2 marks)
(b) Displaying information on Nok sculpture during a school heritage exhibition; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Locate Ile-Ife using the appropriate state and region. Mistake to avoid: Placing Ile-Ife in the far north-east of Nigeria. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 3:
(a) Ile-Ife is noted for refined naturalistic heads in terracotta and metal (2 marks)
(b) Explaining Ile-Ife’s cultural significance using its art and oral traditions; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Support proper preservation and documentation. Mistake to avoid: Handling fragile ancient artefacts without conservation care. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 4:
(a) Nok culture is particularly known for terracotta sculptures (2 marks)
(b) Identifying unauthorised sale of ancient cultural objects as a heritage threat; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Respect cultural diversity when studying historical achievements. Mistake to avoid: Dismissing cultural achievements outside one’s ethnic group. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)