Nigeria History QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on the rich history of Nigeria with this engaging quiz! by Kazeem Balogun 1 What year did Nigeria gain independence from British colonial rule? a 1980 b 1956 c 1975 d 1960 2 Which ancient civilization was located in present-day Nigeria? a Songhai Empire b Ashanti Empire c Mali Empire d Nok Culture 3 Who was the first Prime Minister of Nigeria? a Obafemi Awolowo b Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa c Nnamdi Azikiwe d Muhammadu Buhari 4 What was the primary language of the Yoruba people? a Yoruba b Fulfulde c Hausa d Igbo 5 Which event marked the beginning of Nigeria's Civil War? a The Biafran War b The Oil Crisis c The Nigerian Revolution d The Lagos Riots 6 What is the capital city of Nigeria? a Lagos b Kano c Abuja d Port Harcourt 7 Which major religion is predominantly practiced in northern Nigeria? a Hinduism b Christianity c Buddhism d Islam 8 What was the main economic activity in Nigeria before oil discovery? a Manufacturing b Mining c Agriculture d Tourism 9 Which Nigerian leader was known for his role in the fight against apartheid? a Sani Abacha b Olusegun Obasanjo c Goodluck Jonathan d Muhammadu Buhari 10 What is the largest ethnic group in Nigeria? a Yoruba b Kanuri c Igbo d Hausa-Fulani
