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[su_note note_color=”#fcf2e0″]Note that Questions are based on the NERDC curriculum (UBE compliant)[/su_note]
Sample Social Studies Exam Questions and Answers
TOPIC: COMMON HERITAGE, NATIONAL SYMBOLS, CULTURE AND IDENTITY
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.
1. The title of the traditional ruler of Kano is _____________.
A. Emir
B. King
C. Oba
D. Oni
E. Ohi
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
2. The horses on the Nigerian coat of arm the ____________ of Nigeria.
A. dignity and pride
B. strength
C. good soil
D. good people
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
3. Who headed the Fulani Empire when it was first established?
A. King Aminu
B. Queen Amina
C. Usman Dan Fodio
D. Sultan of Sokoto
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
4. The __________ tribe lives in segmented and fragmented political units.
A. Igbo
B. Hausa
C. Yoruba
D. Ijaw
E. Igala
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
5. Who conquered the Habe rulers and ruled the Hausas according to Islamic practices?
A. Queen Amina
B. Northern protectorates
C. Usman Dan Fodio
D. Lord Lugard
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C.[/su_spoiler]
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TOPIC: INSTITUTIONS
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.
1. Your nephew is your ___________.
A. brother
B. sister’s son inlaw
C. aunty’s son
D. cousines son
E. brother or sister’s son
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is E.[/su_spoiler]
2. The Head of the State Judiciary is called ___________.
A. Speaker
B. General Justice
C. Attorney General
D. Commissioner for Youth
E. Chief Judge
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is E.[/su_spoiler]
3. The ______ is not a voluntary organization.
A. Red Cross Society
B. Nigerian Navy
C. Boys’ Scout
D. Girls’ Guide
E. Man O’ War
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
4. Islam came through the __________.
A. Arabs
B. Hausas
C. merchants
D. Tuaregs
E. Buddahs
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
5. A person who is excessively interested in religious matters is called ______________.
A. a religious extremist
B. a deity humanist
C. a religious fanatic
D. an atheist
E. a religionist
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C.[/su_spoiler]
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