JSS1 History Exam Practice – Objective and Theory Questions

 JSS1 History Objective Questions and Answers

JSS1 History Theory Questions and Answers  

                 OBJECTIVE 

(1) Herodotus is from where? a. Ibadan b. Ile Ife c. Kano. d. Greek

(2) Ancient history is also known as .............. a. Time history b. new history c. Periodic history d.

Pre historic ages.

(3) Who is the father of modern history? a. Father Abraham b. Hugh Clifford c. Bishop William

Stubbs

(4)Oil was first discovered in........... a. Ife b. Kaduna c. Bayelsa d. Togo.

(5) Nigeria civil war is between 1967-.......... a. 1973 b. 1970 c. 1965 d. 1968

(6)How many ethnic groups do we have in Nigeria a. Below 50 b. More than 500 c. Below 250

d. 250

(7) Constitution is the manual of a....... a. Church b. Muslims c. Animal kingdom d. Country.

(8) NNDP was established ......... a. 1930 b. 1923 c. 1941 d. 1914

(9) Herbert Macaulay was known as the father of ...... a. Modernization b. Globalization c.

Nationalism d. Patriotism

(10) Queen Amina of Zaria is a ..........in Zaria. a. Billy b. Incompetent c.heroine d. Hero

(11) 1951 constitution of Nigeria is introduced by a. MacPherson b. Arthur Richard c. Lyttleton d.

Uche jumbo

(12) Nigeria we hail thee was first introduced in the year a. 1958 b. 1980 c. 1960 d. 1969

(13) Nnamdi Azikiwe was born in a. Calabar b. Abia. C. Adamawa d. Zungeru

(14) Amalgamation is also known as a. Entertainment b. Merging c. Encouraging d . Fraud

(15) An account of an event through eye witness is an example of (a.) Primary source( b.)Late source (c.) Secondary source

(16)The first executive president is a. Chief Obafemi Awolowo b. Nnamdi Azikiwe c. Taylor Brian

d. Kunle Afod

(17)Who played the role Funmilayo Ransome Kuti in the movie "Funmilayo Ransome Kuti" a.

Kehinde Osinowo b. kemi Afolabi c. Funke Akindele d. Kehinde Bankole.

(18) The seat of Lagos is known as a. Iga Tinubu b. Iga Idunganran c. Araromi d. Eja nla

(19) Freedom park in Lagos Island is formerly a ....... a. Church b. School c. Club d. Prison

(20) The oldest University in Nigeria is......

a. University of Lagos b. University of Abeokuta c. University of Ife d. University of Ibadan.

                    SECTION B( THEORY)

- Write short note on medieval history

- Write a short poem that describes/ defines history

- 1914- 1918 is a significant date in history, why?

- Why is date essential in history?

- state three importance of history

- state the source of history that you know

JSS1 History Questions and Answers

SECTION A —( Objective )Question (Key Point) Correct Answer/ Explanation

1 Herodotus is from where? d. Greek

Herodotus was a Greek historian known as the “Father of History.”

2 Ancient history is also known as... d. Pre-historic ages. Ancient or pre-historic history refers to the period before written records.

3 Who is the father of modern history? c. Bishop William Stubbs Bishop Stubbs is regarded as the father of modern history for his historical methods.

4 Oil was first discovered in... c. Bayelsa

 Discovered in Oloibiri, Bayelsa State, in 1956.

5 Nigeria civil war is between 1967–... b. 1970 The Nigerian Civil War lasted from 1967 to 1970.

6 How many ethnic groups do we have in Nigeria? b. More than 500 Nigeria has over 500 ethnic groups.

7 Constitution is the manual of a... d. Country A constitution guides how a country is governed.

8 NNDP was established... b. 1923 The Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) was founded in 1923 by Herbert Macaulay.

9 Herbert Macaulay was known as the father of... c. Nationalism He was one of the first Nigerian nationalists.

10 Queen Amina of Zaria is a... in Zaria. c. Heroine Queen Amina was a brave female warrior and leader.

11 1951 constitution of Nigeria is introduced by... a. MacPherson The MacPherson Constitution came into effect in 1951.

12 “Nigeria we hail thee” was first introduced in... c. 1960 It became Nigeria’s first national anthem after independence in 1960.

13 Nnamdi Azikiwe was born in... d. Zungeru Zik was born in Zungeru, present-day Niger State.

14 Amalgamation is also known as... b. Merging It means the merging of Northern and Southern Nigeria in 1914.

15 An account of an event through eyewitness is... a. Primary source A primary source comes directly from someone who witnessed the event.

16 The first executive president is... b. Nnamdi Azikiwe Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe became the first Executive President in 1963.

17 Who played Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti in the movie? d. Kehinde Bankole Kehinde Bankole portrayed her in the biographical film.

18 The seat of Lagos is known as... b. Iga Idunganran It is the palace of the Oba of Lagos.

19 Freedom Park in Lagos Island is formerly a... d. Prison It was once Her Majesty’s Broad Street Prison before being transformed.

20 The oldest University in Nigeria is... d. University of Ibadan. Established in 1948, UI is Nigeria’s oldest university.

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SECTION B — Theory

1️⃣ Write short note on medieval history.

Medieval history refers to the period between ancient and modern times, roughly from the 5th to the 15th century. It is also called the Middle Ages and was marked by kingdoms, feudalism, and the rise of religions like Islam and Christianity.

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2️⃣ Write a short poem that describes/defines history.

 History tells the tale of time,

Of kings and queens in ancient prime.

It teaches lessons from the past,

So wisdom’s light forever lasts.

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3️⃣ 1914–1918 is a significant date in history, why?

It marks the period of the First World War, a major global conflict that involved many countries and changed world politics.

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4️⃣ Why is date essential in history?

Dates help historians arrange events in order, know when things happened, and understand cause and effect between events.

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5️⃣ State three importance of history.

1. It helps us understand our past.

2. It teaches lessons to guide the present and future.

3. It promotes patriotism and national identity.

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6️⃣ State the sources of history that you know.

1. Oral sources (stories, interviews).

2. Written sources (books, documents).

3. Archaeological sources (artifacts, ruins).

4. Visual sources (pictures, films).