History Questions and Answers
Learn about past events in Nigeria and the world with these interesting and informative History questions and answers.
Learn about past events in Nigeria and the world with these interesting and informative History questions and answers.
Nigeria practised the Westminster system of government between
1959 and 1983
1959 and 1966
1960 and 1966
1963 and 1966
Correct answer is C
The 'Westminster Model' existed in Nigeria from the time of independence in particular until the first military coup in 1966.
In 1840, Sayyid Said transferred his capital from Muscat to
Arabia
Zanzibar
Omani
None of the above
Correct answer is B
In 1840 Said moved his entire household to Zanzibar and declared it the new capital of his empire. Said and his many relatives and associates built numerous palaces, bath houses and country manors on Zanzibar, and introduced the commercial farming of cloves, sugar and other crops.
The Northern region of Nigeria gained self-government in ____
1957
1958
1959
1960
Correct answer is C
Western and Eastern Nigeria were both awarded self-government in 1957, while the Northern region would follow in 1959.
________ moved the motion for Nigeria's independence.
Anthony Enahoro
Herbert Macaulay
Obafemi Awolowo
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Correct answer is A
In 1953, Enahoro became the first to move the motion for Nigeria's independence which was eventually granted in 1960 after several political setbacks and defeats in parliament. Enahoro has been regarded by academics and many Nigerians as the "Father of Nigeria State".
The __________ constitution introduced federalism in Nigeria.
Richard's
Clifford's
Macpherson's
Lyttelton’s
Correct answer is A
Bernard Bourdillon the Governor-general at that time initiated and laid the foundation of federalism in Nigeria in 1939 by creating three provinces. He later handed over the constitution to his successor Arthur Richards and it became the Richards Constitution of 1946.