Nigeria Quiz
Nigeria Quiz
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What is Nigeria's official language?
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Which desert's edge is found at Nigeria's northernmost borderland?
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Enugu, Kano Pillars, Heartland, and Lobi Stars are famous Nigerian: Hotels; National parks; Football clubs; or TV Soaps?
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Chappal Waddi is Nigeria's: Biggest lake; Longest river; Highest mountain; or Oldest church?
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The Punch, Thisday, and Nigerian Tribune are long-standing popular Nigerian what?
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Galaxy is Nigeria's first commercial/private (and remains in the 2000s a leading): Airline; TV station; University; or Pension fund?
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Bonny light, Forcados, Qua Ibo, and Brass River are types of what major Nigerian export commodity?
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The vast geographical feature called 'Chad' which forms a border between Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger, is a: Mountain; Lake; River; or Desert?
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Suya, Puff Puff, and Moin Moin (or Moyi-Moyi) are well-known Nigerian: Foods; Volcanoes; Pop-stars; or Dances?
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The vertical stripes of Nigeria's flag are: Red/Green/White; Green/White/Red; Green/White/Green; or White/Green/White?
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Nigeria's location in Africa is: West coast; East coast; North coast; or Land-locked central?
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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?
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Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Fula, Efik-Ibibio, Kanuri, Tiv, Edo, and Ijaw, are Nigeria's main: Political parties; Ethnicities/native languages; Ports; or Festivals?
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Nigeria's currency the Naira (divided into 100 kobos) in 1973 replaced: Francs; £sd (Pounds, shillings, pence); Dollars; or Marks?
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Nigeria's international telephone country code is: 39; 57; 234; or 500?
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Name the independent state which warred unsuccessfully for independence within and against Nigeria (1967-1970), resulting in vast-scale casualties and famine?
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Which two similarly sized groupings account for c.90% of Nigeria's religions: Islam; Christian; Buddhist; Shinto?
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In the 2010s Nigeria's population is approximately how many million: 17; 74; 175; or 740?
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At 12,000 years old, the Nok of Nigeria is West Africa's oldest known: Book; Civilization; Tree; or Weapon?
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Enoch Adeboye, TB Joshua, David Oyedepo, Chris Oyakhilome, and Mathew Ashimolowo are famous Nigerian: Footballers; Rappers; Film stars; or Christian pastors?
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Nigeria is named after a: River; Lake; Mountain; or People?
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The national animal emblem of Nigeria is an: Elephant; Eagle; Elk; or Earwig?
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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?
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Nigeria's 14th and current (at 2014) presidential head of state is (What optimistic expression?) Jonathan?
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Nigeria's governmental constitution is chiefly based on that of the: USA; UK; EU; or Netherlands?
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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?
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Nigeria's internet country top level domain is: .ne; .ng; .ni; or .nr?
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'Nollywood', Nigeria's movie industry, is ranked what position globally (by number of productions, at the 2010s): 2nd; 4th; 6th or 10th?
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The Third Mainland (What?) in Lagos is (at the 2010s) Africa's longest?
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Nigerian Aliko Dangote is (at 2014) Africa's foremost: Businessman; Marathon runner; Tennis player; or Poet?
Questions & Answers
Interactive Quiz
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What is Nigeria's official language?English
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Which desert's edge is found at Nigeria's northernmost borderland?Sahara
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Enugu, Kano Pillars, Heartland, and Lobi Stars are famous Nigerian: Hotels; National parks; Football clubs; or TV Soaps?Football clubs
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Chappal Waddi is Nigeria's: Biggest lake; Longest river; Highest mountain; or Oldest church?Highest mountain
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The Punch, Thisday, and Nigerian Tribune are long-standing popular Nigerian what?Newspapers
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Galaxy is Nigeria's first commercial/private (and remains in the 2000s a leading): Airline; TV station; University; or Pension fund?TV station
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Bonny light, Forcados, Qua Ibo, and Brass River are types of what major Nigerian export commodity?Crude oil
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The vast geographical feature called 'Chad' which forms a border between Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger, is a: Mountain; Lake; River; or Desert?Lake
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Suya, Puff Puff, and Moin Moin (or Moyi-Moyi) are well-known Nigerian: Foods; Volcanoes; Pop-stars; or Dances?Foods
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The vertical stripes of Nigeria's flag are: Red/Green/White; Green/White/Red; Green/White/Green; or White/Green/White?Green/White/Green
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Nigeria's location in Africa is: West coast; East coast; North coast; or Land-locked central?West coast
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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
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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
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Nigeria's currency the Naira (divided into 100 kobos) in 1973 replaced: Francs; £sd (Pounds, shillings, pence); Dollars; or Marks?£sd
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Nigeria's international telephone country code is: 39; 57; 234; or 500?234
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Name the independent state which warred unsuccessfully for independence within and against Nigeria (1967-1970), resulting in vast-scale casualties and famine?Biafra
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Which two similarly sized groupings account for c.90% of Nigeria's religions: Islam; Christian; Buddhist; Shinto?Islam and Christian
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In the 2010s Nigeria's population is approximately how many million: 17; 74; 175; or 740?174
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At 12,000 years old, the Nok of Nigeria is West Africa's oldest known: Book; Civilization; Tree; or Weapon?Civilization
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Enoch Adeboye, TB Joshua, David Oyedepo, Chris Oyakhilome, and Mathew Ashimolowo are famous Nigerian: Footballers; Rappers; Film stars; or Christian pastors?Christian pastors
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Nigeria is named after a: River; Lake; Mountain; or People?River
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The national animal emblem of Nigeria is an: Elephant; Eagle; Elk; or Earwig?Eagle
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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
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Nigeria's 14th and current (at 2014) presidential head of state is (What optimistic expression?) Jonathan?Goodluck
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Nigeria's governmental constitution is chiefly based on that of the: USA; UK; EU; or Netherlands?USA
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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
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Nigeria's internet country top level domain is: .ne; .ng; .ni; or .nr?.ng
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'Nollywood', Nigeria's movie industry, is ranked what position globally (by number of productions, at the 2010s): 2nd; 4th; 6th or 10th?2nd
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The Third Mainland (What?) in Lagos is (at the 2010s) Africa's longest?Bridge
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Nigerian Aliko Dangote is (at 2014) Africa's foremost: Businessman; Marathon runner; Tennis player; or Poet?Businessman
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