JSS2 History Exam questions -First Term

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JSS2 History Exam questions -First Term

1. Which of these ethnic groups is in the Niger Delta? A. ijaw B. Idoma C. Ebira C. Tiv
2. The language spoken by the Kanem Bornu is known as _____ A. Hausa B. Kanuri C. Bukuru D. Efik
3. The Benin kingdom share similarities with which of the following? A. Ile Ife B. Ebira C. Ijaw D. Anang
4. Kanem Bornu and Hausa states are located in which part of the country? A. Northern B. Southern C. Western D. Eastern
5. One major similarity between Kanem Bornu and Hausa is A. mode of dressing B. food C. festival D. Islam
6. Usman Dan Fodio conquered the Hausa sates in A. 1804 B. 1805 C. 1806 D. 1807
7. The Niger Delta states share similarities with which of the following A. Haus B. Benin C. Igbo D. Ile Ife
8. The study of past events is known as A. Geography B. Economics C. Sociology D. History
9. Nigeria has been in existence before the arrival of the Europeans A. True B. false C. maybe D. none of the above
10. The main occupation of the people of the Niger Delta is _______ A. farming B. fishing C. blacksmithing D. hunting
11. Which of the following ethnic groups is located in the coastal area? A. Akoko B. Benin C. Tiv D. Ijaw
12. Which of these groups are Nomadic A. Bonny B. Benin C. Igbo D. Kanem Bornu
13. All these are areas of interactions among ethnic groups in pre colonial Nigeria except A. trade B. war C. sports D. festivals
14. A person who writes and studies History is known as A. Scientist B. Historian C. Politician D. Dentist
15. The Ebira people can be found in which of the following states in Nigeria? A. Edo B. Rivers C. Kogi D. Kwara
16. Nigeria became a Republic in which year? A. 1960 B. 1961 C. 1962 D. 1963
17. Which of these was not among the commodities Kanem Bornu and Hausa States traded among one another? A. Texile B. palm oil C. salt D. cowries
18. The language commonly spoken by the people of Ile Ife is ______ A. Yoruba B. Efik C. Edo D. English
19. The political head of Ile Ife is known as the A. Emir B. Baale C. Ooni D. Oche
20. Nigeria was colonized by which of the following countries? A. Britain B. America C. Portugal D. Germany
21. Which of these following is not a centralized state? A. Igbo B. Hausa C. Oyo D. none of the above
22. The head of the Tiv community after the arrival of the British colonial masters is known as ________ A. Tor Tiv B. Mor Tiv C. Sor Tiv D. Nor Tiv
23. The head of each compound in the Tiv society is known as the _____ A. Orya B. Baale C. Olori D. Oba
24. _____ is in charge of the military in precolonial Tiv A. Ityo B. Orya C. Kur D. Ijor
25. The office of the Tor Tiv was created by the British in what year? A. 1938 B. 1948. C. 1958 D. 1968
26. A compound or hut in ancient Tiv community was called ______ A. Yo B. Ya C. Yu D. Yi
27. ________ is the traditional headquarter of the Idoma people A. Gboko B. Agatu C. Okitipupa D. Otukpa
28. A family in Idoma is called ______ A. Ole B. Ojila C. Adoole D. Otukpo
29. Idomaland is bordered by ______to the North A. Igalaland B. Tiv land C. River Benue D. Lokoja
30. A king in idomaland is called ______ A. Ole B. Oche C. Ojila D. ojira
31. Events that happened in the pre colonial era refer to events that occurred ______ A. during colonial rule B. after colonial rule C. when colonial rule begins D. before the arrival the colonial masters
32. Which of these was not example of a non centralized states? A. Idoma B. Tiv C. igbo D. Hausa
33. Which of these is not true about a non centralized state? A. they have central government B. decisions making is democratic C. absolute power is not vested on any individual D. every village governs its units of the society
34. The Ummuna system is associated with the ______ people A. Tiv B. Idoma C. Igbo D.Ebira
35. The council of Ojira was a political system among the _______ people A. Igbo B. Idoma C. Tiv D. Hausa
36. The Tiv people can be found in which state in Nigeria? A. Benue B. Enugu C. Edo D. Rivers
37. Which of these non centralized states was not found in the Niger Delta? A. Urhobo B. Ibibio C.Tiv D. Ijaw
38. Which of these ethnic groups could be regarded as fishermen? A. Ijaw B. Ebira C. Idoma D. Akoko
39. The headquarters of the Tiv people is located in______ A. Otukpo B. Gboko C. Markurdi D.  Riyom
40. The Ebira people can be found in which of these following towns? A. Ankpa B. Akure C. Okene D. Kafanchan

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SECTION B: THEORY Answer All Questions

1. Write short note on any of the following
2. Idoma political institution
3. Tiv political institution
4. What is Non Centralised state?
5. State 5 characteristics of a Non Centralised state
6. Write 8 sub ethnic groups in the Ebira society.

Section B: Short Answer Questions
Define socialization.
List three types of family.
Mention two causes of conflict in the family.
State two ways of resolving conflicts in the community.
What is migration?
Section C: Essay Questions
Explain five functions of the family in society.
Discuss four social problems facing Nigeria today.
Describe the process of socialization and its importance to the society.
Explain the difference between nuclear and extended family.
Suggest three ways government can solve the problem of unemployment in Nigeria.