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What significant advancement occurred during the New Stone Age (Neolithic)?
What significant advancement occurred during the New Stone Age (Neolithic)?
Which materials became prominent during the Bronze Age?
Which materials became prominent during the Bronze Age?
Where in Nigeria were relics of Palaeolithic man found?
Where in Nigeria were relics of Palaeolithic man found?
What change occurred in society during the Iron Age?
What change occurred in society during the Iron Age?
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What is the significance of Nok in Nigerian history?
What is the significance of Nok in Nigerian history?
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During which period was the Nok culture prominent?
During which period was the Nok culture prominent?
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Which of the following is NOT associated with the Bronze Age?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the Bronze Age?
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Which early center of civilization in Nigeria is associated with artistry?
Which early center of civilization in Nigeria is associated with artistry?
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What aspect of culture does the text imply as a means of distinguishing people in different locations?
What aspect of culture does the text imply as a means of distinguishing people in different locations?
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Which notable cultural group is primarily associated with north-western Nigeria?
Which notable cultural group is primarily associated with north-western Nigeria?
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What event is mentioned as significant in the establishment of the Hausa states?
What event is mentioned as significant in the establishment of the Hausa states?
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Who was responsible for founding the original Hausa states called Hausa Bakwai?
Who was responsible for founding the original Hausa states called Hausa Bakwai?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an aspect of culture?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an aspect of culture?
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What legend is associated with Bayajidda's arrival in Daura?
What legend is associated with Bayajidda's arrival in Daura?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven original Hausa states?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven original Hausa states?
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Which of the following statements about the Hausa states is correct?
Which of the following statements about the Hausa states is correct?
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What primary activity do the Kanuri women focus on while the men tend to livestock?
What primary activity do the Kanuri women focus on while the men tend to livestock?
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Which of the following groups is NOT mentioned as part of Kanuri society?
Which of the following groups is NOT mentioned as part of Kanuri society?
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Who is credited with establishing the Saifawa Dynasty in Kanem?
Who is credited with establishing the Saifawa Dynasty in Kanem?
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What was the title of the hereditary king in the Kanem-Bornu political organization?
What was the title of the hereditary king in the Kanem-Bornu political organization?
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During what centuries did the Kanuri people experience significant expansion in the area of Lake Chad?
During what centuries did the Kanuri people experience significant expansion in the area of Lake Chad?
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Which aspect of culture did groups within Kanuri society primarily adopt?
Which aspect of culture did groups within Kanuri society primarily adopt?
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Which of the following territories do not fall under the Kanuri people’s location?
Which of the following territories do not fall under the Kanuri people’s location?
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Why was the Mai forbidden to appear in public, except during festivals?
Why was the Mai forbidden to appear in public, except during festivals?
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What was Binemram primarily associated with in the Borno Empire?
What was Binemram primarily associated with in the Borno Empire?
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Which language is considered a major language of the Borno Empire?
Which language is considered a major language of the Borno Empire?
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What is the role of the chief judge in the Kanuri culture?
What is the role of the chief judge in the Kanuri culture?
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According to tradition, where is the origin of the Nupe people traced to?
According to tradition, where is the origin of the Nupe people traced to?
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Who is considered the founder of the Nupe state according to tradition?
Who is considered the founder of the Nupe state according to tradition?
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What divine role did the Etsu Nupe hold in the Nupe kingdom?
What divine role did the Etsu Nupe hold in the Nupe kingdom?
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Which of the following languages belongs to the Nupoid branch of the Benue-Congo languages?
Which of the following languages belongs to the Nupoid branch of the Benue-Congo languages?
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Which prince is known for re-establishing Nupe independence?
Which prince is known for re-establishing Nupe independence?
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What was the principal political structure of the Benin Kingdom?
What was the principal political structure of the Benin Kingdom?
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Which group in the Benin Kingdom were the highest-ranking chiefs and acted as king-makers?
Which group in the Benin Kingdom were the highest-ranking chiefs and acted as king-makers?
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Who was the Oba of Benin expected to be in relation to the health of the kingdom?
Who was the Oba of Benin expected to be in relation to the health of the kingdom?
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Which group was responsible for the Oba’s regalia, including his throne and ceremonial wardrobe?
Which group was responsible for the Oba’s regalia, including his throne and ceremonial wardrobe?
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What was one function of the Eghaevbo N’ogbe in the Benin Kingdom?
What was one function of the Eghaevbo N’ogbe in the Benin Kingdom?
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Which Portuguese visitor came to Benin to exchange pleasantries during the reign of Oba Ewuare?
Which Portuguese visitor came to Benin to exchange pleasantries during the reign of Oba Ewuare?
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What distinguished the Eghaevbo N’ore from the other chiefs in Benin?
What distinguished the Eghaevbo N’ore from the other chiefs in Benin?
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During which period did Benin send an ambassador to Lisbon, Portugal?
During which period did Benin send an ambassador to Lisbon, Portugal?
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What is one of the principal exports of the Igbo women?
What is one of the principal exports of the Igbo women?
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Which Ijaw groups are identified in the Western Delta region?
Which Ijaw groups are identified in the Western Delta region?
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According to migration tradition, who led the first group of migrants to establish the Ijaw?
According to migration tradition, who led the first group of migrants to establish the Ijaw?
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What linguistic subgroup do the Ijaw people belong to?
What linguistic subgroup do the Ijaw people belong to?
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Which scholar suggested that Ijaw politico-religious institutions were established around the 15th century?
Which scholar suggested that Ijaw politico-religious institutions were established around the 15th century?
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Which Ijaw community speaks the Kalabari language?
Which Ijaw community speaks the Kalabari language?
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What does Alagoa's archaeological studies reveal about the Eastern Delta Ijaw?
What does Alagoa's archaeological studies reveal about the Eastern Delta Ijaw?
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Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as being home to the Ijaw ethnic group?
Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as being home to the Ijaw ethnic group?
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Study Notes
GST 115: Nigerian Peoples and Culture
- Course objective: Provide basic information about Nigeria's continuous human habitation from pre-historic to post-colonial times.
- Course covers: Geographical location, Nigerian people and culture.
- Course outline: Includes geographical background, ethnic groups, stages of civilization, cultural zones, colonial rule, independence, economy, and major environmental problems.
- Recommended Textbooks: Fajana & Biggs (1970), Obaro, Ikime (1980), Falola & Heaton (2008), Egharevba (1968), Dele Odanye(2014), Falola & Adediran (1986).
Geographical Background of Nigeria
- Nigeria has a total area of 923,768 square kilometers.
- Located in the tropical climate zone, with two main air masses affecting rainfall patterns.
- Two main seasons: Rainy and dry seasons, including the Harmattan period.
- Four vegetation zones: Thick forest, swamps forest, semi-savannah, and savannah.
- Major physical features: Plateau, Oban hills, Adamawa highlands, Cameroun Mountains, Rivers Niger and Benue, Ogun, Imo, Cross River, and Kaduna River.
- Lake Chad is an inland water system in the extreme north-eastern part of Nigeria.
The Peoples and Notable Ethnic Groups in Nigeria
- Nigeria has around 500 different ethnic groups.
- Major groups include Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo.
- Other groups include Fulani, Kanuri, Tiv, Idoma, Igala, Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo.
- Ethnic groups have different socio-political organization (centralized or non-centralized).
Stages of Civilization in Nigeria
- Three stages of civilization: Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age.
- Old Stone Age (Palaeolithic) and New Stone Age (Neolithic).
- Bronze Age, the age of minerals like aluminium, copper, gold, and silver.
- Iron Age, the period of iron and steel as raw materials.
- Early centers of civilization: Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife, and Benin.
Culture of Notable Ethnic Groups
- Hausa: Primarily located in the North-west, constituted by seven states that were Islamized.
- Fulani: Nomadic cattle herders, with political organization based on city-states.
- Kanuri: Located in the north-eastern areas of Nigeria.
- Igala: Located in the eastern part of the Niger and Benue confluence.
- Ijaw: Located along the coastal belts of Southern Nigeria, from Forcados to Bonny River.
- Yoruba: Located in the Southwest of Nigeria.
Political Organization of Nigeria's Ethnic Group
- Focused on the leadership structure, the roles and responsibilities of the Oba as the head of the kingdom and how the people were organized into districts and villages.
Economy of the Northern and Southern Ethnic groups
- Hausa's main occupation is agriculture, with other trades.
- Fulani's main occupation is cattle rearing, with other activities for females.
- Kanuri's economic activities include farming, fishing, and trading.
- Igala's economic activities include farming, trading, and other crafts.
- Ijaw is characterized by a large amount of trading activity.
- Yoruba's main occupation is agriculture, with trading activities.
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Explore Nigeria's diverse peoples and rich cultural history from pre-historic times to the present. This quiz covers significant geographical, ethnic, and cultural aspects of Nigeria, delving into the stages of civilization and the impact of colonialism. Test your knowledge on Nigeria's environment, economy, and the various cultural zones that define this vibrant nation.
