What was the political system of Kanem-Borno?
Monarchical under the Mai.
Who was the Magira in Kanem-Borno?
The queen mother.
What was the Nokena in Kanem-Borno?
Council of twelve advisers to the Mai.
Who was the Maini Kanendi?
Chief Judge in Kanem-Borno.
Under which ruler did Islam become official in Kanem-Borno?
Mai Dunama Dibalemi.
What was the political system of Nupe?
Monarchical.
What was the political system of Igala?
Monarchical.
What was the political system of Jukun?
Monarchical.
What was the political system of Tiv?
Segmentary lineage system.
What was colonialism?
Foreign political control and economic domination of a territory.
What happened in 1914?
Amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria.
What was nationalism?
Struggle for political independence.
What was the Richards Constitution?
1946 constitution that introduced regionalism.
What was the Macpherson Constitution?
1951 constitution with wider African participation.
What was the Lyttleton Constitution?
1954 constitution that established federalism.
What caused the Nigerian Civil War?
Political crisis and secession of Biafra.
When did Nigeria return to civilian rule after military rule?
1999
What international organizations is Nigeria a member of?
ECOWAS; African Union; United Nations; Commonwealth.
What was the first university in Nigeria?
University of Ibadan.
Who established Fourah Bay College?
Christian missionaries.
Who were early advocates of higher education in West Africa?
Dr. James Africanus and Edward Blyden.
What was UPE?
Universal Primary Education scheme.
What are the Niger Delta culture groups?
Ijaw; Ndoki; Odual; Isoko; Urhobo; Abua; Itsekiri.
What name do Urhobo/Isoko use for God?
Oghene.
