Nigeria: Landforms and Topography Quiz
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What is the term used among the Hausa to refer to notions of propriety and modesty that individuals should exhibit?

  • Kunnya (correct)
  • Folkways
  • Norms
  • Values
  • Which of the following is NOT included in the general code of behaviour discussed in the text?

  • Good behavior
  • Respect
  • Rebellion (correct)
  • Modesty
  • What forms the basis of both religious and secular laws in society according to the text?

  • Norms (correct)
  • Shame
  • Folkways
  • Values
  • Which term refers to informal un-spelt out ways of doing things characteristic of a group?

    <p>Folkways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do observers typically wonder about when someone violates a folkway according to the text?

    <p>Their upbringing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Nigerian culture, what polite expression may be used instead of directly saying 'Come and eat' when inviting someone to a meal?

    <p>'You have arrived at a good time'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the British amalgamate Nigeria?

    <p>To establish a cheap and secure source of raw materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who initially governed Northern Nigeria before the British government took over in 1900?

    <p>Royal Niger Company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Frederick Lugard play in Northern Nigeria's history?

    <p>He proclaimed the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a reason for the British amalgamation of Nigeria?

    <p>To strengthen the Nigerian currency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was it more efficient for the British to have a unified Nigeria?

    <p>To reduce administrative costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did colonial rule in Nigeria relate to the country's history?

    <p>It stemmed from invasion and occupation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of Nigeria is characterized by an average height of 300m and above?

    <p>North-Central highlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of Nigeria is below 300 meters in average height?

    <p>Eastern highlands / Borderlands (Lower portion of North-East to upper region of South East)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What river in Nigeria runs over 584,193 km2 and is one of the longest in the country?

    <p>Niger-Benue valley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions is part of the lowland regions in Nigeria?

    <p>Sokoto lowlands (plains)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of Nigeria is considered a nation of lowlands according to the text?

    <p>Lake Chad basin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is not classified as part of the highland regions in Nigeria?

    <p>Southern coastlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did General Yakubu Gowon remark about cultism in Nigeria's tertiary institutions?

    <p>Cultism poses a threat to peace and national security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What negative impact can cultism have on individuals?

    <p>Destroying one's career and ruining one's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the idea of a secret cult viewed in relation to students' academic performance?

    <p>It hampers students' good grades in their studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do socioeconomic theories link child abuse?

    <p>To social deprivation, lack of social support, poverty, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Akhilomen (2012) view child abuse from a medical and psychological perspective?

    <p>As an illness to be diagnosed, treated, and prevented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern of the paper regarding the definition of child abuse?

    <p>Defining child abuse in its most general sense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the British create a class of chiefs referred to as warrant chiefs in lgbo land?

    <p>To enforce colonial policies and collect taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major issue with the policy of indirect rule in Nigeria's southern provinces?

    <p>Absence of traditional rulers and centralized governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were the warrant chiefs deeply resented in lgbo land?

    <p>Due to their lack of prior legitimacy and corrupt behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the 1929 Aba Riots in Nigeria?

    <p>Tax abuse and bad governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did indirect rule often result in misrule and corruption by local officials in Nigeria?

    <p>Due to the role of traditional or British-appointed rulers as intermediaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key issue with the native courts set up by the colonial administration in Nigeria?

    <p>Failure to properly apply local traditions and customs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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