2024/2025 Academic Session

Examination Questions
Class: JSS 3
Subject: History
Time allowed: 2 hour 20 minutes

Name: __________________________________________ Date: __________________________

Instruction: this paper has two sections; Section A has 60 multiple.AnswerFive questions
questions in section B.
SECTION A: read the following questions carefully and choose the correct option from the
alternatives lettered A-D.

1. Who is considered the founder of the 4. The Asante kingdom was founded by
Ghana Empire? _______.
A. Sundiata Keita A. Osei Tutu
B. Mansa Musa B. Okomfo Anokye
C. Kwame Nkrumah C. Yaa Asantewaa
D. Dinga Cisse D. Prempeh I

2. The ancient Egyptians built the Great 5. The Berlin Conference of 1884-85 was
Pyramid of _______. called to _______.
A. Giza A. End the slave trade
B. Alexandria B. Divide Africa among European powers
C. Cairo C. Promote African unity
D. Memphis D. Establish African independence

3. The trans-Saharan trade was mainly 6. The Ghana Empire was known for its rich
carried out by _______. deposits of _______.
A. Merchants from North Africa A. Gold
B. Traders from West Africa B. Salt
C. Explorers from Europe C. Ivory
D. Missionaries from Asia D. Copper
7. The Mali Empire was founded by _______. C. Agricultural production
A. Sundiata Keita D. Military conquests
B. Mansa Musa
C. Askia Muhammad 12. The Yoruba people believe that their
ancestors came from _______.
D. Idris Alooma
A. Egypt
B. Nubia
8. The Hausa city-states were known for their
_______. C. Ethiopia
A. Agricultural production D. Ile-Ife
B. Trade and commerce
C. Military conquests 13. The Igbo people are known for their
_______.
D. Artistic achievements
A. Wood carvings
B. Bronze castings
9. The Zulu kingdom was founded by
_______. C. Terra cotta pottery
A. Shaka D. Mask-making
B. Dingane
C. Mpande 14. The Hausa people are known for their
_______.
D. Cetewayo
A. Islamic scholarship
B. Agricultural production
10. The Scramble for Africa was characterized
by _______. C. Trade and commerce
A. European cooperation and diplomacy D. Military conquests
B. African resistance and rebellion
C. European competition and aggression 15. The Zulu people are known for their
_______.
D. African unity and solidarity
A. Cattle herding
B. Agricultural production
11. The Ashanti kingdom was known for its
_______. C. Hunting and gathering
A. Gold mines D. Fishing and seafood production
B. Slave trade
16. The Ghana Empire declined due to A. Increased population growth
_______.
B. Improved economic development
A. External attacks
C. Disruption of traditional societies
B. Internal conflicts
D. Spread of Christianity
C. Economic decline
D. Environmental factors

21. The Hausa people are located in the

17. The Mali Empire was known for its _______ part of Nigeria.
_______.
A. South east
A. Military conquests
B.Northern
B. Trade and commerce
C. Western
C. Islamic scholarship
D. Earthern
D. Architectural achievements

22. Which of the following characteristics is

18. Who is credited with the founding of the typical of a non-centralized precolonial
ancient city of Ile-Ife? state?
A. Oduduwa A. Strong central government
B. Decentralized decision-making
B. Oba of Benin
C. Monarchical system
C. Hausa King D. Tyrannical decision.

D. Nri King 23. Which precolonial state was known for

its segmented or decentralized system of
government?
A. Hausa Kingdom B. Igbo Republic
19. The Yoruba people believe in _______. C. Tiv Kingdom D. Ashanti Empire
A. One supreme god 24. The Tiv people are predominantly found
B. Many gods and goddesses in which state in Nigeria?

C. Ancestral spirits A. Benue B. Jigawa C. Plateau

D. Abuja
D. Reincarnation
25. What is the traditional occupation of the
Tiv people?
20. . Which of the following was a major A. Fishing B. Farming C. Hunting
effect of the transatlantic slave trade on D. Herding
West Africa?
26. The Tiv people are known for their 35. What is the name of the Tiv traditional
expertise in which craft? festival?
A. Wood carving B. Blacksmithing A. Kwaghir B. Ijoga C. Akiga D.
C. Weaving D. Pottery Tiv Day
27. The Idoma people are predominantly 36. Which state in Nigeria is the Ebira people
found in which state in Nigeria? primarily located?
A. Benue B. Kogi C. Enugu D. A. Kogi B. Niger C. Kwara D. Edo
Ebonyi
37. What was the traditional political system
28. Kwararafa Kingdom was defeated by? of the Ebira people?
A. Ali Aminu B. Ali Ghaji C. Ali A. Monarchy B. Republic C. Council of
Gamji. D. Aliyu Ghana Elders D. Clan system
29. The smallest segmented lineage in Tiv 38. Who was the legendary founder of the
land is called? Ebira people?
A. Orya B. Kwav C. Ityo D. Kur A. Oduduwa B. Ebira C. Ohimege
D. Idrisu
30. _______is an important meeting where
decisions are made in Idoma land. 39. What was the main occupation of the
Ebira people?
A. Oche B. Orakam C. Ojira
D. Adoole A. Farming B. Hunting C. Fishing
D. Ironworking
31. __________states allow people to
directly participate in the day-to-day running 40. What is the name of the Ebira traditional
and management of their own affairs as a festival?
society.
A. Eku B. Igbabe C. Ohumagbe
A. Centralized B. Non-centralized
D. Ebira Day
C. Socio political D. Monarchy
41. Which state(s) in Nigeria is the Igbo
32. Which geopolitical Zone in Nigeria is the
people primarily located?
Tiv people located?
A. Abia B. Imo C. Enugu D. All of
A. South-south B. North-central
the above
C. South-east D. Northeast
42. What was the traditional political system
33. What was the traditional political system
of the Igbo people?
of the Tiv people?
A. monarchy B. republic C. Council of
A. Monarchy B. Republic C. Council
elders D. Clan system
of elders D. Clan system
43. Who was the legendary founder of the
34. Who was the legendary founder of the
Igbo people?
Tiv people?
A. Eri B. Oduduwa C. Igbo D. Nri
A. Gbeji B. Akawe C. Tiv D.
Ikyura
44. What was the main occupation of the 52. Who was the British governor who
Igbo people? introduced the Indirect Rule system in
Nigeria?
A. farming B. hunting C. fishing
D. trade A. Lord Frederick Lugard
45. What is the name of the Igbo traditional B. Sir Hugh Clifford
festival?
C. Sir Donald Cameron
A. Ofala B. Iwa Ji C. New Yam
D. Sir Arthur Richards
Festival D. Igbo Day
53. The French colonial policy of assimilation
46. Which state in Nigeria is the Urhobo
aimed to:
people primarily located?
A. Make Africans adopt French culture and
A. Delta B. Edo C. Rivers D.
language
Bayelsa
B. Promote African culture and traditions
47. What was the traditional political system
of the Urhobo people? C. Establish African self-rule
A. Monarchy B. Republic C. Council D. Abolish the slave trade
of Elders D. Clan System
54. Which African country gained
48. Who was the legendary founder of the independence first?
Urhobo people?
A. Ghana
A. Oduduwa B. Urvie C. Agbon
B. Nigeria
D. Ovie
C. Kenya
49. What was the main occupation of the
Urhobo people? D. Tanzania
A. Farming B. Hunting C. Fishing 55. Who was the first president of
D. Trading independent Ghana?
50. What is the name of the Urhobo A. Kwame Nkrumah
traditional festival?
B. J.B. Danquah
A. Udi B. Otu C. Urhobo Day
C. K.A. Busia
D. Ohworhu
D. Ignatius Kutu Acheampong
51. Which state in Nigeria is the Ibibio
people primarily located? 56. The Organization of African Unity (OAU)
was established in:
A. Akwa Ibom B. Cross River
C. Rivers D. Bayelsa A. 1960
B. 1963
C. 1965
D. 1970
57. Who was the Nigerian leader who played A. Alpha Oumar Konare
a key role in the formation of the OAU?
B. Jean Ping
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
B. Obafemi Awolowo
D. Moussa Faki Mahamat
C. Anthony Enahoro
60. The New Partnership for Africa's
D. Tafawa Balewa Development (NEPAD) was launched in:
58. The African Union (AU) replaced the OAU A. 2000
in:
B. 2001
A. 2000
C. 2002
B. 2001
D. 2003
C. 2002
D. 2003
59. Who was the first chairperson of the
African Union Commission?

Section B (Theory)
Answer all questions questions.
1 a. What is non-centralize precolonial state? [5 marks]

b. State five similarities between Idoma people and Tiv people [5 marks]

2.a. Describe the traditional political system of the Ebira people. [ 5 marks]

b.mention the five Ebira land districts established by Itaazi sons [5m mark]

3.a.What is trans-saharan trade? [ 5 marks]

b.Mention five significance of trans sarahan trade in Africa. nat [5marks]

4. Explain the meaning of history [ 6 marks ]

b.mention four importance of history to the society. [4 marks]

 History Marking scheme. Each objective question
carries 1 mark
1. D. 27. A 53.A
2. A. 28. B 54.A
3. A. 29. C 55.A
4. A. 30. C 56.B
5. B 31. B 57.D
6. A. 32. B 58.C
7. A. 33. C 59.A
8. B 34. A 60.B
9. A. 35. A
10. C. 36. A
11. A 37. A
12. D. 38. D
13. A. 39. A
14. A 40. A
15. A. 41. D
16. A 42. C
17. B 43. A
18. A 44. D
19. B 45. C
20. C 46. A
21. B 47. C
22. B. 48. C
23. C. 49. A
24. A. 50. D
25. B. 51. A
26. C. 52. A

SECTION B. THEORY
1a. A non-centralized precolonial state refers to a traditional
African society that lacked a centralized authority or government.
In these societies, power was often distributed among various
groups, clans, or lineages, and decision-making was typically
decentralized.
1b. The five similarities between the Idoma people and the Tiv
people:
i. geographical proximity: Both groups are located in the Benue
State of Nigeria.
ii. agricultural practices: both groups are primarily farmers,
growing crops like yams, cassava, and millet.
iii. cultural similarities: both groups have similar cultural practices,
such as the importance of initiation rites and the use of masks in
traditional ceremonies.
iv. Language similarities: both groups speak languages that belong
to the Benue-Congo language family.
v. traditional political systems: both groups had traditional political
systems based on clans and lineages.
2a. The traditional political system of the Ebira people was based
on a monarchical system, with the Ohinoyi as the paramount ruler.
The Ohinoyi was assisted by a council of elders and chiefs, who
advised him on important matters.
2b. Th five Ebira land districts established by Itaazi sons:
i. Adavi: Founded by Iyayi, the son of Itaazi.
ii. Okene: Founded by Ochu, the son of Itaazi.
iii. Okehi: Founded by Ohue, the son of Itaazi.
iv. Kogi: Founded by Iga, the son of Itaazi.
v. Ajaokuta: Founded by Ako, the son of Itaazi.
3a. Trans-Saharan trade refers to the network of trade routes that
connected West Africa to North Africa and the Mediterranean
region across the Sahara Desert. This trade network existed from
ancient times to the 16th century.
3b. The significance of trans-Saharan trade in Africa:
i. Economic growth: trans-Saharan trade stimulated economic
growth in West Africa by providing access to new markets and
goods.
ii. Cultural exchange: the trade network facilitated cultural
exchange between West Africa and North Africa, leading to the
spread of Islam and other cultural practices.
iii. Spread of technology: trans-Saharan trade facilitated the
spread of new technologies, such as ironworking and horse
breeding.
iv. Empire building: the trade network played a significant role in
the rise and fall of various empires in West Africa, such as the
Ghana and Mali empires.
v. Global connections: trans-Saharan trade connected West Africa
to the global economy, providing access to goods and markets
from across the Mediterranean region.
4a. History refers to the study of past human experiences, events,
and cultures. It involves the collection, analysis, and interpretation
of evidence from the past to understand how societies and
cultures have developed over time.
4b. The importance of history to society:
1. Understanding the present: history helps us understand how
the present came to be, and how past events and decisions have
shaped our current world.
2. Learning from the past: history provides valuable lessons about
what works and what doesn't, allowing us to learn from the
successes and failures of the past.
3. Promoting cultural heritage: history helps us understand and
appreciate our cultural heritage, including our traditions, customs,
and values.
4. Informing decision-making: history provides valuable insights
that can inform our decision-making, helping us to avoid repeating
past mistakes and to build on past successes.