Nigeria Quiz

Nigeria Quiz

Questions

1. Name the independent state which warred unsuccessfully for independence within and against Nigeria (1967-1970), resulting in vast-scale casualties and famine?
2. Nigerian Aliko Dangote is (at 2014) Africa's foremost: Businessman; Marathon runner; Tennis player; or Poet?
3. The Third Mainland (What?) in Lagos is (at the 2010s) Africa's longest?
4. 'Nollywood', Nigeria's movie industry, is ranked what position globally (by number of productions, at the 2010s): 2nd; 4th; 6th or 10th?
5. Nigeria's internet country top level domain is: .ne; .ng; .ni; or .nr?
6. The dominant 14-18th century Oyo Empire of Nigeria was noted for the organizational abilities of the Yoruba people and what feature of its powerful army: Cavalry; Rifles; Bowmen; or Elephants?
7. Nigeria's governmental constitution is chiefly based on that of the: USA; UK; EU; or Netherlands?
8. Nigeria's 14th and current (at 2014) presidential head of state is (What optimistic expression?) Jonathan?
9. Nigeria is a major (until 1934 the world's largest) producer of what commodity from the Elaeis guineensis plant, used in foods, cooking and soap products?
10. The national animal emblem of Nigeria is an: Elephant; Eagle; Elk; or Earwig?
11. Nigeria is named after a: River; Lake; Mountain; or People?
12. Enoch Adeboye, TB Joshua, David Oyedepo, Chris Oyakhilome, and Mathew Ashimolowo are famous Nigerian: Footballers; Rappers; Film stars; or Christian pastors?
13. At 12,000 years old, the Nok of Nigeria is West Africa's oldest known: Book; Civilization; Tree; or Weapon?
14. In the 2010s Nigeria's population is approximately how many million: 17; 74; 175; or 740?
15. Which two similarly sized groupings account for c.90% of Nigeria's religions: Islam; Christian; Buddhist; Shinto?
16. What is Nigeria's official language?
17. Nigeria's international telephone country code is: 39; 57; 234; or 500?
18. Nigeria's currency the Naira (divided into 100 kobos) in 1973 replaced: Francs; £sd (Pounds, shillings, pence); Dollars; or Marks?
19. Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Fula, Efik-Ibibio, Kanuri, Tiv, Edo, and Ijaw, are Nigeria's main: Political parties; Ethnicities/native languages; Ports; or Festivals?
20. Which city replaced which other city as Nigeria's capital city in 1991 (two answers required, correct order, current and previous capital): Ibadan; Lagos; Abuja; Kano?
21. Nigeria's location in Africa is: West coast; East coast; North coast; or Land-locked central?
22. The vertical stripes of Nigeria's flag are: Red/Green/White; Green/White/Red; Green/White/Green; or White/Green/White?
23. Suya, Puff Puff, and Moin Moin (or Moyi-Moyi) are well-known Nigerian: Foods; Volcanoes; Pop-stars; or Dances?
24. The vast geographical feature called 'Chad' which forms a border between Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger, is a: Mountain; Lake; River; or Desert?
25. Bonny light, Forcados, Qua Ibo, and Brass River are types of what major Nigerian export commodity?
26. Galaxy is Nigeria's first commercial/private (and remains in the 2000s a leading): Airline; TV station; University; or Pension fund?
27. The Punch, Thisday, and Nigerian Tribune are long-standing popular Nigerian what?
28. Chappal Waddi is Nigeria's: Biggest lake; Longest river; Highest mountain; or Oldest church?
29. Enugu, Kano Pillars, Heartland, and Lobi Stars are famous Nigerian: Hotels; National parks; Football clubs; or TV Soaps?
30. Which desert's edge is found at Nigeria's northernmost borderland?

1. Name the independent state which warred unsuccessfully for independence within and against Nigeria (1967-1970), resulting in vast-scale casualties and famine?

   Biafra
2. Nigerian Aliko Dangote is (at 2014) Africa's foremost: Businessman; Marathon runner; Tennis player; or Poet?

   Businessman 
3. The Third Mainland (What?) in Lagos is (at the 2010s) Africa's longest?

   Bridge
4. 'Nollywood', Nigeria's movie industry, is ranked what position globally (by number of productions, at the 2010s): 2nd; 4th; 6th or 10th?

   2nd 
5. Nigeria's internet country top level domain is: .ne; .ng; .ni; or .nr?

   .ng
6. The dominant 14-18th century Oyo Empire of Nigeria was noted for the organizational abilities of the Yoruba people and what feature of its powerful army: Cavalry; Rifles; Bowmen; or Elephants?

   Cavalry 
7. Nigeria's governmental constitution is chiefly based on that of the: USA; UK; EU; or Netherlands?

   USA 
8. Nigeria's 14th and current (at 2014) presidential head of state is (What optimistic expression?) Jonathan?

   Goodluck 
9. Nigeria is a major (until 1934 the world's largest) producer of what commodity from the Elaeis guineensis plant, used in foods, cooking and soap products?

   Palm oil
10. The national animal emblem of Nigeria is an: Elephant; Eagle; Elk; or Earwig?

    Eagle
11. Nigeria is named after a: River; Lake; Mountain; or People?

    River 
12. Enoch Adeboye, TB Joshua, David Oyedepo, Chris Oyakhilome, and Mathew Ashimolowo are famous Nigerian: Footballers; Rappers; Film stars; or Christian pastors?

    Christian pastors
13. At 12,000 years old, the Nok of Nigeria is West Africa's oldest known: Book; Civilization; Tree; or Weapon?

    Civilization 
14. In the 2010s Nigeria's population is approximately how many million: 17; 74; 175; or 740?

    174
15. Which two similarly sized groupings account for c.90% of Nigeria's religions: Islam; Christian; Buddhist; Shinto?

    Islam and Christian
16. What is Nigeria's official language?

    English
17. Nigeria's international telephone country code is: 39; 57; 234; or 500?

    234
18. Nigeria's currency the Naira (divided into 100 kobos) in 1973 replaced: Francs; £sd (Pounds, shillings, pence); Dollars; or Marks?

    £sd
19. Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Fula, Efik-Ibibio, Kanuri, Tiv, Edo, and Ijaw, are Nigeria's main: Political parties; Ethnicities/native languages; Ports; or Festivals?

    Ethnicities/native languages 
20. Which city replaced which other city as Nigeria's capital city in 1991 (two answers required, correct order, current and previous capital): Ibadan; Lagos; Abuja; Kano?

    Abuja replaced Lagos
21. Nigeria's location in Africa is: West coast; East coast; North coast; or Land-locked central?

    West coast 
22. The vertical stripes of Nigeria's flag are: Red/Green/White; Green/White/Red; Green/White/Green; or White/Green/White?

    Green/White/Green
23. Suya, Puff Puff, and Moin Moin (or Moyi-Moyi) are well-known Nigerian: Foods; Volcanoes; Pop-stars; or Dances?

    Foods 
24. The vast geographical feature called 'Chad' which forms a border between Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger, is a: Mountain; Lake; River; or Desert?

    Lake
25. Bonny light, Forcados, Qua Ibo, and Brass River are types of what major Nigerian export commodity?

    Crude oil 
26. Galaxy is Nigeria's first commercial/private (and remains in the 2000s a leading): Airline; TV station; University; or Pension fund?

    TV station
27. The Punch, Thisday, and Nigerian Tribune are long-standing popular Nigerian what?

    Newspapers
28. Chappal Waddi is Nigeria's: Biggest lake; Longest river; Highest mountain; or Oldest church?

    Highest mountain 
29. Enugu, Kano Pillars, Heartland, and Lobi Stars are famous Nigerian: Hotels; National parks; Football clubs; or TV Soaps?

    Football clubs 
30. Which desert's edge is found at Nigeria's northernmost borderland?

    Sahara