Nigeria’s Independence and Culture Review

A comprehensive set of fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering Nigeria's independence history, political structure, religions, and traditional ethnic occupations.

Nigeria attained independence from Britain on the date __________.

October 1st , 1960

Nationalists such as Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, __________, Sir Tafawa Balewa, and Chief Obafemi Awolowo fought for Nigeria’s independence.

Godwin Enahoro

The 1960 Independence Day celebration took place at the __________, which was later renamed Tafawa Balewa Square.

Race Course

During the independence event, Queen Elizabeth II was represented by __________, a member of the British royal family.

Princess Alexandra

A __________ is a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

republic

A __________ is defined as a group of states with a central government but independent in internal affairs.

federation

Following a UN-supervised referendum in June 1961, the northern part of the Trust Territory of the Cameroons joined the __________.

Northern region

Nigeria officially became a republic on __________.

October 1, 1963

At the time Nigeria became a republic, the regional premier of the Mid-western region was __________.

Dennis Osadebey

In Yoruba traditional religion, worshippers call their gods nodes such as __________, Ogun, and Esu.

Sango

Hausa traditional gods include Kuri, __________, and Uwargona.

Uwardowa

Muslims believe in one God named Allah and use the __________ as their holy book.

Holy Quran

Islam was introduced to Nigeria by the __________.

Arabs

The followers of Jesus Christ are called Christians and their place of worship is called a __________.

Church

Christianity was introduced in Nigeria by the __________.

Christian missionaries

Leather is produced through a specific process called __________.

tanning

The Hausa traditional occupation of __________ involves raising domesticated animals to produce meat, egg, milk, fur, leather, and wool.

Livestock Rearing

The Yorubas are traditionally known for the weaving and dyeing of a cloth known as __________.

Aso-Oke

The unique hand-woven fabric produced by Igbo women of Akwete in Abia state is called __________ cloth.

Akwete

The Igbo people are famous for __________ work, producing objects like hoes and swords from metals like iron, brass, and copper.

Blacksmithing

What is the capital city of Nigeria?

Abuja

What year did Nigeria become a republic?

1963

What is the official language of Nigeria?

English

What is Nigeria's national anthem called?

Arise, O Compatriots

What are the major ethnic groups in Nigeria?

Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo

What currency is used in Nigeria?

Naira (NGN)

What is the largest city in Nigeria?

Lagos

What major resources does Nigeria export?

Oil and gas

What type of government currently operates in Nigeria?

Federal presidential republic

Which major river runs through Nigeria?

Niger River