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What was the earliest identified Nigerian culture?
What was the earliest identified Nigerian culture?
According to archaeological studies, when did people start living in South-West Nigeria?
According to archaeological studies, when did people start living in South-West Nigeria?
What was the family line determined by in Nigerian societies?
What was the family line determined by in Nigerian societies?
What was the principle of the lineage system in Nigerian societies?
What was the principle of the lineage system in Nigerian societies?
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Who were the first European colonizers of Nigeria?
Who were the first European colonizers of Nigeria?
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What was the main organization of Nigerian societies?
What was the main organization of Nigerian societies?
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How many ethnic groups are there in Nigeria?
How many ethnic groups are there in Nigeria?
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Where did the NOK people thrive?
Where did the NOK people thrive?
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What is the term for the study of cultures through artifacts?
What is the term for the study of cultures through artifacts?
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What is the term for the study of cultures through oral traditions?
What is the term for the study of cultures through oral traditions?
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How did people in Nigeria live before 1500 AD?
How did people in Nigeria live before 1500 AD?
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Study Notes
Early Tribal Groups
- Borno Kingdom and seven Hausa city-states (Daura, Kano, Zazzau, Gobir, Katsina, Rano, Biram) were prominent in Northeastern Nigeria.
- Yoruba city-states included Ife, Oyo, and Ijebu in Southwestern Nigeria.
- Southern Nigeria included the Benin and Itshekiri Kingdoms, while Eastern Nigeria saw the Onitsha and Arochukwu Kingdoms.
Fulani Conquest
- In 1804, the whole of Hausa land and Borno came under Fulani control through the jihad led by Shehu Usman Dan Fodio.
- Shehu Usman Dan Fodio, born in 1754 in Gobir, was an influential Islamic teacher.
- The jihad led to the establishment of Sokoto and Gwandu Caliphates with their respective Emirs.
Yoruba Culture and Politics
- Ile-Ife was the significant religious center for the Yoruba people.
- Legendary king Oduduwa is recognized as the founder of Yoruba tribes and was succeeded by Oranmiyan, the founder of Oyo's ruling dynasty.
- The Alafin of Oyo was central to the political and military organization within Oyo.
Benin Kingdom
- The Benin Kingdom was founded between the 12th and 14th centuries, with its kings (Obas) historically referred to as Ogiso.
- The kingdom's origins trace back to the sacred city of Ile-Ife, with the first son of the Oba occupying the position of Ediaken of Uselu.
Igbo Culture and Structure
- Nri, in Anambra State, is considered the ancestral home of the Igbos; it has roots in the 9th century and was a hub for Igbo culture and commerce.
- The Igbo lacked a centralized monarchy like the Oba or Emir, having a decentralized government structure.
- The highest traditional institution is the Oha-na Eze, which governs by village units; titles like Ofo and Ozo signify family heads and prestigious individuals, respectively.
Recognized Igbo Kingdoms
- Onitsha Kingdom was established in the 16th century by migrants from Benin and Igbo traders, with the Obi of Onitsha as the traditional leader.
- Arochukwu emerged following the Aro-Ibibio wars (1630-1720) and is the third largest town in Abia State, traditionally led by the Eze Aro.
Ethnic and Historical Overview
- Nigeria is home to over 250 ethnic groups, including Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and others, belonging to the Negroid race.
- Societal organization in Nigeria has historically been communalistic, structured around kinship and lineage.
- The patrilineal system is predominant, with family lineage traced through males.
Early History of Nigeria
- Much of Nigeria's early history relies on oral traditions and archaeological studies.
- Evidence from archaeological sites like Iwo-Eleru and Ugwuelle-Uturu indicates habitation in South-West and South-East Nigeria since 9,000 BC.
- The NOK civilization, recognized as the earliest identifiable culture in Nigeria, thrived on the Jos Plateau from 500 BC to 200 AD.
Pre-Colonial Dynamics
- Prior to European colonial conquest (beginning around 1500), Nigeria had a diverse and complex history divided into tribal groups.
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This quiz covers the early tribal groups and kingdoms in Nigeria, including the Hausa city States, Yoruba city states, Benin and Itshekiri Kingdoms, and more.
