Land and Peoples of the Nigeria Area
History · 50 practice questions
Geographical zones and the people; the people's relationship with the environment; relations and integration among the peoples of different zones.
- Identify the geographical zones and the people within them.
- Establish the relationship between the people and the environment.
- Comprehend the relationships among the various peoples of the Nigeria area.
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- Practice question 1
Praise-singers and court historians, sometimes referred to using terms similar to griots elsewhere in West Africa, historically served royal courts by
- A.Preserving and reciting the ruling family's history and achievements
- B.Administering Native Courts
- C.Collecting colonial-era taxes
- D.Leading European missionary work
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A. Preserving and reciting the ruling family's history and achievements
These figures historically served royal courts by preserving and reciting the ruling family's history.
- Practice question 2
Understanding the peoples of the Nigeria area as belonging to distinct 'ethnic groups' generally involves recognizing shared
- A.Identical economic activities
- B.A single religion practised by all groups
- C.A single unified political structure before 1800
- D.Language, culture and historical origin
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D. Language, culture and historical origin
This understanding generally involves recognizing shared language, culture and historical origin.
- Practice question 3
Integration among the various peoples of the Nigeria area before 1800 was significantly aided by
- A.The total absence of migration
- B.Intermarriage and inter-group trade
- C.A single shared written language
- D.Complete political unification under one ruler
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B. Intermarriage and inter-group trade
This integration was significantly aided by intermarriage and inter-group trade.
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