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

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

1. ________ are physical things or places that tell us about the past. (a) Modern items (b) Historical features (c) Future events (d) New inventions
2. The Awori people are a sub-group of the ________ people. (a) Igbo (b) Hausa (c) Yoruba (d) Efik
3. An example of a historical feature found in our local environment is a ________. (a) Skyscraper (b) River (c) Aeroplane (d) Computer
4. Which of the following is a historical site in Nigeria? (a) A new shopping mall (b) Benin Palace (c) A modern stadium (d) A fast-food restaurant
5. All of these are examples of historical features except ________. (a) Mountains (b) Lakes (c) Car (d) Caves
6. Which of these is NOT a Nigerian people listed in our studies? (a) Urhobo (b) Fulani (c) Isoko (d) Itsekiri
7. The main reason we study history is to learn about our ________. (a) Future (b) Past (c) Dreams (d) Hobbies
8. The correct description of a historical site is a place ________. (a) For daily shopping (b) Where ancient objects are kept (c) Of past events or significance (d) For modern entertainment
9. Which of these is not a major historical feature in Nigeria? (a) Lake Chad (b) River Niger (c) Television (d) Zuma Rock
10. The Oro people are mainly found in ________ State. (a) Lagos (b) Akwa Ibom (c) Rivers (d) Edo
11. A place where ancient objects are kept for display is called a ________. (a) Market (b) Hospital (c) Museum (d) School
12. The Urhobo people primarily originate from ________ State. (a) Cross River (b) Delta (c) Ondo (d) Imo
13. Which of these is a type of historical monument? (a) Bicycle (b) Statue (c) Refrigerator (d) Mobile phone
14. Ancient buildings like palaces are important because they show us ________. (a) Modern architecture (b) How people lived long ago (c) New building materials (d) Future housing styles
15. The Itsekiri people are located in the ________ part of Nigeria. (a) North-East (b) South-South (c) North-West (d) South-West
16. Which of the following is an example of an implement from the past? (a) Laptop (b) Stone axe (c) Electric fan (d) Washing machine
17. A historical site can be a place of worship like a ________. (a) Cinema (b) Mosque (c) Supermarket (d) Bank
18. To preserve our heritage, we must protect our historical ________. (a) Clothes (b) Sites (c) Food (d) Games
19. The Oyo Palace is a significant historical site for the ________ people. (a) Edo (b) Ijaw (c) Yoruba (d) Tiv
20. Which of these natural formations can be a historical feature? (a) A newly built road (b) A modern bridge (c) A mountain (d) A newly dug well

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

1. (a) Name two Nigerian peoples studied in this term. (2 marks)
(b) State the origin and location of the Urhobo people. (3 marks)
(c) Describe one key characteristic or location of the Awori people. (3 marks)
(d) In which state are the Isoko people predominantly found? (2 marks)

2. (a) What is a historical feature? (2 marks)
(b) Give three examples of historical sites found in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(c) Explain why historical sites are important to a community or nation. (3 marks)
(d) Name one historical feature you can find in your local environment. (2 marks)

3. (a) List two major historical features found across Nigeria. (2 marks)
(b) Name two important historical sites in Nigeria and state their respective states. (3 marks)
(c) Describe the importance of the Benin Palace as a historical site. (3 marks)
(d) What are “artefacts” in the context of history? (2 marks)

4. (a) Identify two historical sites that serve as places of worship. (2 marks)
(b) Explain how a river can be considered a historical feature. (3 marks)
(c) Describe a museum as a historical site and state its primary purpose. (3 marks)
(d) Why is it important to protect ancient buildings and monuments? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Historical features
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Yoruba
Question 3 – ✅ (b) River
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Benin Palace
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Car
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Fulani
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Past
Question 8 – ✅ (c) Of past events or significance
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Television
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Akwa Ibom
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Museum
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Delta
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Statue
Question 14 – ✅ (b) How people lived long ago
Question 15 – ✅ (b) South-South
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Stone axe
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Mosque
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Sites
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Yoruba
Question 20 – ✅ (c) A mountain