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Know Nigeria Trivia Quiz

Nigeria is a country of great history so let's see if you can figure some points out. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Jarmerh. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Jarmerh

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
404,453

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
145

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who gave Nigeria her name? Hint

Micheal Taiwo Akinwunmi

Lord Lugard

Fela Kuti

Flora Shaw

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Question 2 of 10

2. "My stiffest earthly assignment is ended and my major life's work is done. My country is now free and I have been honored to be its First Head of State"
Who said this?
Hint

Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Sir Ahmadu Bello

General Yakubu Gowon

Dr. Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first democratic president in Nigeria? Hint

Alhaji Shehu Shagari

General Muhammadu Buhari

Olusegun Obasanjo

Atiku Abubakar

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the First Governor General of Nigeria? Hint

Lord Lugard

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe

Alhaji Shehu Shagari

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these was the first political party in Nigeria? Hint

All Progressive Congress (APC)

People Democratic Party (PDP)

All Nigeria People Party (ANPP)

Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which state has the largest number of Local Government Areas in Nigeria? Hint

Kaduna

Kano

Lagos

Sokoto

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which state has the least number of Local Government Areas in Nigeria? Hint

Lagos

Kaduna

Kano

Abuja

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa's appointment before he died? Hint

First Vice Chancellor

First Governor-general

The first and only Prime Minister

First Head of State

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who composed the Nigerian National Anthem? Hint

Micheal Akinwunmi

Pa Benedict Odiase

Kuti Fela

Shaw Flora

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who designed the Nigerian Flag? Hint

Pa Soyinka Wole

Pa Benedict Odiase

Pa Micheal Taiwo Akinwunmi

Pa Chinua Achebe

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who gave Nigeria her name?

Answer: Flora Shaw

Flora Shaw was the wife of the first governor-general Lord Fredrick Lugard and was known to have named the country Nigeria on 8th January 1897 in an essay in The Times of London.

2. "My stiffest earthly assignment is ended and my major life's work is done. My country is now free and I have been honored to be its First Head of State" Who said this?

Answer: Dr. Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe

Dr. Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe, the First Head of State of Nigeria, said this when he was called up to deliver his speech on 1st October 1960, the Independence Day.

3. Who was the first democratic president in Nigeria?

Answer: Alhaji Shehu Shagari

Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari was the first president to rule under democracy.
In 1979, he won the election and was sworn in as the President of Nigeria but was overthrown on 31st of December 1983 in a military coup d'etat led by General Muhammadu Buhari on allegations of corruption.

4. Who was the First Governor General of Nigeria?

Answer: Lord Lugard

Lord Fredrick John Dealtry Lugard served as the governor-general of Nigeria from 1st January 1914 to 8 August 1919 and was succeeded by Sir Hugh Clifford.

5. Which of these was the first political party in Nigeria?

Answer: Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)

The Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) was formed in 1923 by Sir Herbert Macaulay and has been a great ruling party winning many seats in Nigeria.

6. Which state has the largest number of Local Government Areas in Nigeria?

Answer: Kano

Kano has the largest number of LGAs with 44 LGAs. It is Nigeria's second largest industrial center and one of the most populous states in Nigeria with a population of over sixteen million residents most of which are from the Hausa tribe.

7. Which state has the least number of Local Government Areas in Nigeria?

Answer: Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Abuja has the least number of Local Governments in Nigeria with only six Local Governments out of the total 774 local governments.

8. What was Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa's appointment before he died?

Answer: The first and only Prime Minister

Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa marked a historic achievement as the first and only Prime Minister in Nigeria. After independence, Nigeria had been ruling as a parliamentary constitutional monarchy of England so he was a prime minister then, but in 1963, Nigeria ended its status as a commonwealth realm thus bringing an end to the seat of the prime minister. He was murdered in a coup d'etat on the 15th of January 1966; he was among the heroes that fought for Nigeria's independence.
His picture is on the 5 Naira currency note.

9. Who composed the Nigerian National Anthem?

Answer: Pa Benedict Odiase

The National Anthem was put into place in 1978 by Pa Benedict Odiase after many opinions had been taken into consideration, thereby organising a contest where the top five lyrics, by John A.Ikechukwu, Dr. Sota Omoigui, and three others were combined together by this composer.

10. Who designed the Nigerian Flag?

Answer: Pa Micheal Taiwo Akinwunmi

The Nigerian National Flag was designed by Pa Micheal Taiwo Akinwunmi, who was then a student in London, following his success in the National Flag Contest. The green color on the flag signifies Agriculture while the white color signifies Peace.

Source: Author Jarmerh

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