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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q1. Igbo Ora in Nigeria comprises how many independent communities?
A4
B5
C6
D7
Correct Answer: C
Igbo Ora is historically known to consist of six independent communities.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q2. A consonant with dommah will give ______ sound?
A‘i’
B‘u’
C‘a’
DDommah
Correct Answer: B
A consonant with dommah (a short vowel mark) gives a 'u' sound, as in 'bu' (بُ).
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q3. The Ogiso period in Benin emanated from which system?
AMonarchical Rule
BThe Rule of the Oldest Man (Odionwere)
CIslamic Law
DDemocratic Election
Correct Answer: B
The Ogiso period in Benin was characterized by a gerontocratic system where the oldest man, known as Odionwere, ruled.
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Q4. The Magira in the Kanuri Empire is the
AChief Priestess
BQueen Mother
CKing’s Adviser
DMilitary Leader
Correct Answer: B
The Magira was the title for the Queen Mother in the Kanuri Empire, a significant figure in the royal hierarchy.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q5. The Asriyah type of Arabic can be used in
AMarket Place
BAt home
CInformal discussion
DNone of the above
Correct Answer: C
Asriyah, meaning modern or contemporary Arabic, is often used in informal discussions, such as media or casual conversations.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q6. What was a notable Nigerian-led Christian movement?
ACherubim and Seraphim
BOrunlaism
CChurch Missionary Society
DZikist Movement
Correct Answer: B
Orunlaism was a notable Nigerian-led Christian movement, blending indigenous beliefs with Christianity.
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Q7. In 1812, the administration of the Sokoto Caliphate was divided into how many sections?
AThree
BSix
CFour
DTwo
Correct Answer: D
In 1812, the Sokoto Caliphate’s administration was divided into two sections—the Eastern and Western Emirates—to facilitate governance after the death of Usman dan Fodio.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q8. Nigeria was re-admitted to the Commonwealth of Nations in what year?
A1993
B1998
C2000
D2007
Correct Answer: C
Nigeria was re-admitted to the Commonwealth of Nations in 2000, following its suspension during the Abacha regime.
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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q9. Which of the following is not a type of strike?
AUnofficial
BTemporary stoppage
CWildcat
DSympathy
Correct Answer: B
'Temporary stoppage' is a description, not a recognized type of strike.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q10. What are the three categories of human rights?
ACivil and Political, Economic, Social and Cultural, Environmental
BLegal, Social, Political
CEconomic, Military, Cultural
DReligious, Political, Environmental
Correct Answer: A
Human rights are categorized into Civil and Political, Economic, Social and Cultural, and Environmental rights, covering various aspects of human dignity.
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Q11. Values, systems, religious beliefs, morals, linguistics, and artistic production are which type of culture?
AMaterial Culture
BNon-Material Culture
CEconomic Culture
DPolitical Culture
Correct Answer: B
Values, beliefs, morals, language, and art are intangible elements of non-material culture.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q12. The major occupations in the region are
AMining and Trade
BFishing, vegetable cultivation or agriculture
CCraftsmanship and Warfare
DHunting and Mining
Correct Answer: B
The major occupations in the region (likely Nigeria or the Niger Delta) were fishing, vegetable cultivation, and agriculture, reflecting the environment.
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Q13. Which of these was not associated with the early settlers of Kanuri Empire?
ABrass Making
BLand Cultivation
CFertile Soil
DAgricultural Activities
Correct Answer: A
Early Kanuri settlers focused on agriculture and land cultivation, not brass making, which was more associated with cultures like the Benin Kingdom.
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Q14. Which of the following is a significant characteristic of culture?
AStagnancy
BDynamism
CInstructive
DReproductive
Correct Answer: B
Dynamism is a significant characteristic of culture, as it evolves and adapts over time in response to societal changes.
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Q15. What was Nigeria’s GDP contribution in 1957?
A₦10 million
B₦37.8 million
C₦50 million
D₦100 million
Correct Answer: B
In 1957, Nigeria’s GDP contribution was ₦37.8 million, reflecting its economic output before independence.
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Q16. In pre-colonial Hausa society, Zakat was what?
ATax on livestock
BTax on Conquered People
CLand Tax
DIncome Tax
Correct Answer: A
In pre-colonial Hausa society, Zakat was a tax on livestock, an Islamic obligation to support the poor and needy within the community.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q17. During the Middle Ages, Richard de Bury, a bishop, wrote a book called
ABible
BPhilobiblon
CCuneiform
DPapyrus
Correct Answer: B
Richard de Bury wrote *Philobiblon* in the 14th century, expressing his love for books and libraries.
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Q18. The divided arrangement of a catalogue into Author/Title and Subject catalogue is a common feature in which type of library?
ASpecial
BNational
CPublic
DAcademic
Correct Answer: D
Academic libraries often use a divided catalogue system.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q19. Dommatan means
ATwo Dommahs
BTwo Dommah
CTwo Dammah
DTwo Damihs
Correct Answer: A
Dommatan refers to two Dommah marks (ٌ), a form of Tanwin indicating an 'un' sound, e.g., كِتَابٌ 'kitābun'.
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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q20. According to Exodus 32:28, how many Israelites were killed by the Levites after the Golden Calf incident?
ATwo thousand
BThree thousand
CFour thousand
DFive thousand
Correct Answer: B
The Levites killed 3,000 Israelites following Moses’ command.
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