Here are some possible questions and responses to test your knowledge of Nigerian history:
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Question of
When did Nigeria gain independence from British rule?
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1945
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1957
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1960
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Question of
What was the name of the first Nigerian republic that was established in 1963?
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Federal Republic of Nigeria
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United Republic of Nigeria
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Democratic Republic of Nigeria
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Question of
What was the main cause of the Nigerian Civil War that lasted from 1967 to 1970?
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Ethnic tensions and secession of the eastern region
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Religious conflicts and violence in the north
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Political corruption and coup d’état in the south
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Question of
Who was the first military ruler of Nigeria who seized power in 1966?
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Yakubu Gowon
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Murtala Mohammed
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Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
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What was the name of the movement that fought for the restoration of democracy in Nigeria in the 1990s?
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National Democratic Coalition (NADECO)
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Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP)
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Campaign for Democracy (CD)
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