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QUIZ: Are You Nigerian If You Don’t Know These Pre-Colonial Wars?

If you can’t make at least 7/9 on this simple quiz on Nigeria’s pre-colonial wars, then we need to return your green passport.

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Last Updated July 6, 2023

If you can’t make at least 7/9 on this simple quiz on Nigeria’s pre-colonial wars, then we definitely need to return your green passport.

P.S: You can only get the answers if you have read the episodes of Citizen History.

Who was the Oba of Benin during the Benin Invasion?
Who was the Oba of Benin during the Benin Invasion?
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Wrong!

What were the names of the two warships used by Britain in the Bombardment of Lagos?
What were the names of the two warships used by Britain in the Bombardment of Lagos?
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Wrong!

What were the first two Eastern villages that the British attacked?
What were the first two Eastern villages that the British attacked?
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Wrong!

Why did King Koko of Nembe decide to take revenge against the Royal Niger Company (RNC)?
Why did King Koko of Nembe decide to take revenge against the Royal Niger Company (RNC)?
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Wrong!

Why did the British decide to attack Northern Nigeria?
Why did the British decide to attack Northern Nigeria?
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Wrong!

Who led the Rebellion against the Bida Empire?
Who led the Rebellion against the Bida Empire?
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Wrong!

Why did the British find it easy to invade Kano?
Why did the British find it easy to invade Kano?
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How many attacks was there on Yola Empire?
How many attacks was there on Yola Empire?
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Wrong!

Which system of government was in place during colonialism?
Which system of government was in place during colonialism?
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Wrong!

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