New Curriculum Third Term Nigerian History examination for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: Third 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 Benin civilisation? (a) Benin civilisation is known for sophisticated bronze and brass works    (b) Benin civilisation developed around Benin City in present-day Edo State    (c) Looting and removal of historical objects damaged Benin heritage collections    (d) Igbo-Ukwu is an archaeological area in present-day Anambra State
2. In the context of Significance of Benin art, which statement is correct? (a) Benin civilisation is known for sophisticated bronze and brass works    (b) Benin civilisation developed around Benin City in present-day Edo State    (c) Looting and removal of historical objects damaged Benin heritage collections    (d) Igbo-Ukwu is an archaeological area in present-day Anambra State
3. The concept of Threats to Benin heritage is best explained as ________. (a) Benin civilisation is known for sophisticated bronze and brass works    (b) Igbo-Ukwu is an archaeological area in present-day Anambra State    (c) Benin civilisation developed around Benin City in present-day Edo State    (d) Looting and removal of historical objects damaged Benin heritage collections
4. An accurate description of Igbo-Ukwu location is ________. (a) Igbo-Ukwu is notable for intricate metalwork and bronze archaeological finds    (b) Looting and removal of historical objects damaged Benin heritage collections    (c) Igbo-Ukwu is an archaeological area in present-day Anambra State    (d) Igbo-Ukwu discoveries reveal early achievements in complex metal casting
5. Which explanation most accurately describes Igbo-Ukwu artistic features? (a) Igbo-Ukwu is an archaeological area in present-day Anambra State    (b) Igbo-Ukwu discoveries reveal early achievements in complex metal casting    (c) Igbo-Ukwu is notable for intricate metalwork and bronze archaeological finds    (d) Igbo-Ukwu finds contribute to understanding Nigeria’s diverse ancient cultures
6. In the context of Significance of Igbo-Ukwu, which statement is correct? (a) Igbo-Ukwu is notable for intricate metalwork and bronze archaeological finds    (b) Igbo-Ukwu discoveries reveal early achievements in complex metal casting    (c) Igbo-Ukwu finds contribute to understanding Nigeria’s diverse ancient cultures    (d) Igbo-Ukwu is an archaeological area in present-day Anambra State
7. The concept of Igbo-Ukwu as shared heritage is best explained as ________. (a) Igbo-Ukwu finds contribute to understanding Nigeria’s diverse ancient cultures    (b) Igbo-Ukwu discoveries reveal early achievements in complex metal casting    (c) A centralised state has governing authority concentrated around recognised rulers and institutions    (d) Igbo-Ukwu is notable for intricate metalwork and bronze archaeological finds
8. An accurate description of Centralised pre-colonial states is ________. (a) Benin and the old Oyo Empire are examples of centralised pre-colonial states    (b) Igbo-Ukwu finds contribute to understanding Nigeria’s diverse ancient cultures    (c) Major centralised states occupied different regions of pre-colonial Nigeria    (d) A centralised state has governing authority concentrated around recognised rulers and institutions
9. Which explanation most accurately describes Examples of centralised states? (a) Major centralised states occupied different regions of pre-colonial Nigeria    (b) A centralised state has governing authority concentrated around recognised rulers and institutions    (c) Igbo-Ukwu finds contribute to understanding Nigeria’s diverse ancient cultures    (d) Benin and the old Oyo Empire are examples of centralised pre-colonial states
10. In the context of Locations of centralised states, which statement is correct? (a) Benin and the old Oyo Empire are examples of centralised pre-colonial states    (b) A centralised state has governing authority concentrated around recognised rulers and institutions    (c) Major centralised states occupied different regions of pre-colonial Nigeria    (d) Igbo-Ukwu finds contribute to understanding Nigeria’s diverse ancient cultures
11. A practical example relating to Benin civilisation is ________. (a) Studying a Benin commemorative plaque as historical evidence    (b) Locating Benin City in southern Nigeria    (c) Discussing the importance of preserving looted Benin bronzes    (d) Locating Igbo-Ukwu in south-eastern Nigeria
12. During a practical lesson on Significance of Benin art, which observation is most relevant? (a) Studying a Benin commemorative plaque as historical evidence    (b) Locating Benin City in southern Nigeria    (c) Discussing the importance of preserving looted Benin bronzes    (d) Locating Igbo-Ukwu in south-eastern Nigeria
13. Which of the following demonstrates Threats to Benin heritage correctly? (a) Discussing the importance of preserving looted Benin bronzes    (b) Studying a Benin commemorative plaque as historical evidence    (c) Locating Igbo-Ukwu in south-eastern Nigeria    (d) Locating Benin City in southern Nigeria
14. Which situation best illustrates Igbo-Ukwu location? (a) Recognising an ornate bronze vessel among Igbo-Ukwu artefacts    (b) Discussing the importance of preserving looted Benin bronzes    (c) Using excavated artefacts to explain technological skill    (d) Locating Igbo-Ukwu in south-eastern Nigeria
15. A practical example relating to Igbo-Ukwu artistic features is ________. (a) Locating Igbo-Ukwu in south-eastern Nigeria    (b) Using excavated artefacts to explain technological skill    (c) Recognising an ornate bronze vessel among Igbo-Ukwu artefacts    (d) Including Igbo-Ukwu objects in an exhibition of Nigerian achievements
16. During a practical lesson on Significance of Igbo-Ukwu, which observation is most relevant? (a) Recognising an ornate bronze vessel among Igbo-Ukwu artefacts    (b) Using excavated artefacts to explain technological skill    (c) Including Igbo-Ukwu objects in an exhibition of Nigerian achievements    (d) Locating Igbo-Ukwu in south-eastern Nigeria
17. Which of the following demonstrates Igbo-Ukwu as shared heritage correctly? (a) Using excavated artefacts to explain technological skill    (b) Including Igbo-Ukwu objects in an exhibition of Nigerian achievements    (c) Describing a kingdom ruled by an oba or emir    (d) Recognising an ornate bronze vessel among Igbo-Ukwu artefacts
18. Which situation best illustrates Centralised pre-colonial states? (a) Describing a kingdom ruled by an oba or emir    (b) Identifying the Benin kingdom as a centralised polity    (c) Including Igbo-Ukwu objects in an exhibition of Nigerian achievements    (d) Locating Benin in the south and Kano in the north on a map
19. A practical example relating to Examples of centralised states is ________. (a) Locating Benin in the south and Kano in the north on a map    (b) Describing a kingdom ruled by an oba or emir    (c) Including Igbo-Ukwu objects in an exhibition of Nigerian achievements    (d) Identifying the Benin kingdom as a centralised polity
20. During a practical lesson on Locations of centralised states, which observation is most relevant? (a) Identifying the Benin kingdom as a centralised polity    (b) Describing a kingdom ruled by an oba or emir    (c) Locating Benin in the south and Kano in the north on a map    (d) Including Igbo-Ukwu objects in an exhibition of Nigerian achievements
21. A pupil working on Benin civilisation should first consider ________. (a) Describe decorative metalworking skills evidenced by finds    (b) Identify its location accurately when comparing ancient cultures    (c) Identify Benin’s location and recognisable cultural features    (d) Explain why proper archaeological context matters
22. The recommended procedure relating to Significance of Benin art is ________. (a) Explain why proper archaeological context matters    (b) Relate artwork to institutions and events of the kingdom    (c) Describe decorative metalworking skills evidenced by finds    (d) Promote preservation of the archaeological site
23. Which action is most appropriate when applying Threats to Benin heritage? (a) Support proper conservation and documentation of cultural artefacts    (b) Promote preservation of the archaeological site    (c) Explain why proper archaeological context matters    (d) Identify structures of leadership and administration
24. When carrying out Igbo-Ukwu location, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Identify structures of leadership and administration    (b) Promote preservation of the archaeological site    (c) Identify Benin’s location and recognisable cultural features    (d) Identify its location accurately when comparing ancient cultures
25. A pupil working on Igbo-Ukwu artistic features should first consider ________. (a) Identify Benin’s location and recognisable cultural features    (b) Compare the roles of traditional rulers and officials    (c) Relate artwork to institutions and events of the kingdom    (d) Describe decorative metalworking skills evidenced by finds
26. The recommended procedure relating to Significance of Igbo-Ukwu is ________. (a) Relate artwork to institutions and events of the kingdom    (b) Use regional maps to compare the locations of states    (c) Explain why proper archaeological context matters    (d) Compare the roles of traditional rulers and officials
27. Which action is most appropriate when applying Igbo-Ukwu as shared heritage? (a) Support proper conservation and documentation of cultural artefacts    (b) Promote preservation of the archaeological site    (c) Identify its location accurately when comparing ancient cultures    (d) Relate artwork to institutions and events of the kingdom
28. When carrying out Centralised pre-colonial states, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Identify structures of leadership and administration    (b) Identify its location accurately when comparing ancient cultures    (c) Support proper conservation and documentation of cultural artefacts    (d) Describe decorative metalworking skills evidenced by finds
29. A pupil working on Examples of centralised states should first consider ________. (a) Compare the roles of traditional rulers and officials    (b) Describe decorative metalworking skills evidenced by finds    (c) Explain why proper archaeological context matters    (d) Identify its location accurately when comparing ancient cultures
30. The recommended procedure relating to Locations of centralised states is ________. (a) Explain why proper archaeological context matters    (b) Describe decorative metalworking skills evidenced by finds    (c) Promote preservation of the archaeological site    (d) Use regional maps to compare the locations of states
31. With respect to Benin civilisation, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Confusing all Igbo-Ukwu bronzes with modern machine production    (b) Locating Igbo-Ukwu in Edo State instead of Anambra    (c) Confusing Benin City in Nigeria with the neighbouring Republic of Benin    (d) Assuming excavated bronzes have no value for studying society
32. Which practice is a likely mistake in Significance of Benin art? (a) Assuming excavated bronzes have no value for studying society    (b) Attributing every Nigerian bronze object to Nok culture    (c) Confusing all Igbo-Ukwu bronzes with modern machine production    (d) Claiming only one cultural region deserves historical protection
33. A difficulty that should be avoided in Threats to Benin heritage is ________. (a) Claiming only one cultural region deserves historical protection    (b) Selling unprovenanced ancient objects without heritage checks    (c) Assuming excavated bronzes have no value for studying society    (d) Treating every village without a central ruler as a centralised kingdom
34. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Igbo-Ukwu location? (a) Locating Igbo-Ukwu in Edo State instead of Anambra    (b) Treating every village without a central ruler as a centralised kingdom    (c) Claiming only one cultural region deserves historical protection    (d) Confusing Benin City in Nigeria with the neighbouring Republic of Benin
35. With respect to Igbo-Ukwu artistic features, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Confusing Benin City in Nigeria with the neighbouring Republic of Benin    (b) Describing the old Oyo Empire as a state with no recognised leadership    (c) Attributing every Nigerian bronze object to Nok culture    (d) Confusing all Igbo-Ukwu bronzes with modern machine production
36. Which practice is a likely mistake in Significance of Igbo-Ukwu? (a) Attributing every Nigerian bronze object to Nok culture    (b) Assuming every centralised state occupied the same Nigerian region    (c) Assuming excavated bronzes have no value for studying society    (d) Describing the old Oyo Empire as a state with no recognised leadership
37. A difficulty that should be avoided in Igbo-Ukwu as shared heritage is ________. (a) Selling unprovenanced ancient objects without heritage checks    (b) Locating Igbo-Ukwu in Edo State instead of Anambra    (c) Claiming only one cultural region deserves historical protection    (d) Attributing every Nigerian bronze object to Nok culture
38. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Centralised pre-colonial states? (a) Locating Igbo-Ukwu in Edo State instead of Anambra    (b) Treating every village without a central ruler as a centralised kingdom    (c) Selling unprovenanced ancient objects without heritage checks    (d) Confusing all Igbo-Ukwu bronzes with modern machine production
39. With respect to Examples of centralised states, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Describing the old Oyo Empire as a state with no recognised leadership    (b) Confusing all Igbo-Ukwu bronzes with modern machine production    (c) Assuming excavated bronzes have no value for studying society    (d) Locating Igbo-Ukwu in Edo State instead of Anambra
40. Which practice is a likely mistake in Locations of centralised states? (a) Assuming excavated bronzes have no value for studying society    (b) Confusing all Igbo-Ukwu bronzes with modern machine production    (c) Claiming only one cultural region deserves historical protection    (d) Assuming every centralised state occupied the same Nigerian region

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

1. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Benin civilisation. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Significance of Benin art and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Threats to Benin heritage. Explain each. (4 marks)

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

3. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Igbo-Ukwu as shared heritage. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Centralised pre-colonial states and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Examples of centralised states. Explain each. (4 marks)

4. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Significance of Benin art. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Examples of centralised states and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Locations of centralised states. Explain each. (4 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Benin civilisation developed around Benin City in present-day Edo State
Question 2 – ✅ (a) Benin civilisation is known for sophisticated bronze and brass works
Question 3 – ✅ (d) Looting and removal of historical objects damaged Benin heritage collections
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Igbo-Ukwu is an archaeological area in present-day Anambra State
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Igbo-Ukwu is notable for intricate metalwork and bronze archaeological finds
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Igbo-Ukwu discoveries reveal early achievements in complex metal casting
Question 7 – ✅ (a) Igbo-Ukwu finds contribute to understanding Nigeria’s diverse ancient cultures
Question 8 – ✅ (d) A centralised state has governing authority concentrated around recognised rulers and institutions
Question 9 – ✅ (d) Benin and the old Oyo Empire are examples of centralised pre-colonial states
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Major centralised states occupied different regions of pre-colonial Nigeria
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Locating Benin City in southern Nigeria
Question 12 – ✅ (a) Studying a Benin commemorative plaque as historical evidence
Question 13 – ✅ (a) Discussing the importance of preserving looted Benin bronzes
Question 14 – ✅ (d) Locating Igbo-Ukwu in south-eastern Nigeria
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Recognising an ornate bronze vessel among Igbo-Ukwu artefacts
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Using excavated artefacts to explain technological skill
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Including Igbo-Ukwu objects in an exhibition of Nigerian achievements
Question 18 – ✅ (a) Describing a kingdom ruled by an oba or emir
Question 19 – ✅ (d) Identifying the Benin kingdom as a centralised polity
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Locating Benin in the south and Kano in the north on a map
Question 21 – ✅ (c) Identify Benin’s location and recognisable cultural features
Question 22 – ✅ (b) Relate artwork to institutions and events of the kingdom
Question 23 – ✅ (a) Support proper conservation and documentation of cultural artefacts
Question 24 – ✅ (d) Identify its location accurately when comparing ancient cultures
Question 25 – ✅ (d) Describe decorative metalworking skills evidenced by finds
Question 26 – ✅ (c) Explain why proper archaeological context matters
Question 27 – ✅ (b) Promote preservation of the archaeological site
Question 28 – ✅ (a) Identify structures of leadership and administration
Question 29 – ✅ (a) Compare the roles of traditional rulers and officials
Question 30 – ✅ (d) Use regional maps to compare the locations of states
Question 31 – ✅ (c) Confusing Benin City in Nigeria with the neighbouring Republic of Benin
Question 32 – ✅ (b) Attributing every Nigerian bronze object to Nok culture
Question 33 – ✅ (b) Selling unprovenanced ancient objects without heritage checks
Question 34 – ✅ (a) Locating Igbo-Ukwu in Edo State instead of Anambra
Question 35 – ✅ (d) Confusing all Igbo-Ukwu bronzes with modern machine production
Question 36 – ✅ (c) Assuming excavated bronzes have no value for studying society
Question 37 – ✅ (c) Claiming only one cultural region deserves historical protection
Question 38 – ✅ (b) Treating every village without a central ruler as a centralised kingdom
Question 39 – ✅ (a) Describing the old Oyo Empire as a state with no recognised leadership
Question 40 – ✅ (d) Assuming every centralised state occupied the same Nigerian region

Theory Marking Scheme

Question 1:
(a) Benin civilisation developed around Benin City in present-day Edo State (2 marks)
(b) Studying a Benin commemorative plaque as historical evidence; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Support proper conservation and documentation of cultural artefacts. Mistake to avoid: Selling unprovenanced ancient objects without heritage checks. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 2:
(a) Igbo-Ukwu is an archaeological area in present-day Anambra State (2 marks)
(b) Recognising an ornate bronze vessel among Igbo-Ukwu artefacts; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Explain why proper archaeological context matters. Mistake to avoid: Assuming excavated bronzes have no value for studying society. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 3:
(a) Igbo-Ukwu finds contribute to understanding Nigeria’s diverse ancient cultures (2 marks)
(b) Describing a kingdom ruled by an oba or emir; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Compare the roles of traditional rulers and officials. Mistake to avoid: Describing the old Oyo Empire as a state with no recognised leadership. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 4:
(a) Benin civilisation is known for sophisticated bronze and brass works (2 marks)
(b) Identifying the Benin kingdom as a centralised polity; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Use regional maps to compare the locations of states. Mistake to avoid: Assuming every centralised state occupied the same Nigerian region. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)