Vocabulary
This term refers to a system of governance used by imperial powers to control parts of their empires through local rulers who are supervised behind the scenes by colonial advisors.
Indirect Rule
"Self-awareness, cultural and historical knowledge, and self-confidence" were ideas promoted by Jamaican political leader Marcus Garvey. They were also the driving beliefs behind what movement that called for an independent and united Africa?
Pan-Africanism
What was the name of the Eastern nation that seceded from Nigeria resulting in a civil war with Nigeria's military regime?
Independent Republic of Biafra
This terrorist group poses one of the greatest threats to the stability of Nigeria's democracy.
Boko Haram
What colors are on the Nigerian flag?
White and Green
This term refers to an ideology expressed by people with a devotion and loyalty to their country that takes precedence over obligations to other groups. Specifically for Nigeria, this meant gaining independence from European influence and control.
Nationalism
1960
General Murtala Muhammed led this type of coup—where no one was killed—to take over the government after years of what the public perceived as corrupt rule.
"bloodless coup"
(but Muhammed was soon assassinated, so...no so bloodless)
Despite a constitution calling for a federal judicial courts, exceptions are made for what type of law followed by Muslims in the north?
Sharia Law
What is the largest city in Nigeria?
Lagos
This term refers to spending cuts on social services that the government takes during periods of economic struggle.
Austerity Measures
Independent Nigeria was sharply divided into three regions: North, East, and West. Which ethnic groups (Hausa-Fulani, Igbo, and Yoruba) dominated each region?
West: Yoruba
East: Igbo
North: Hausa-Fulani
OR
Media censorship
OR
Austerity measures
On what date is "Democracy Day" celebrated in Nigeria?
What is Nigeria's national animal (hint: it has wings)
Eagle
This term refers to countries that make most of their income by exporting a certain raw materials or leasing a natural resource to foreign companies.
Rentier State
After WWII, British officials and Nigerian representative worked to establish a constitution for a self-governing Nigeria. The constitution went through three drafts. What was the final draft called?
The Lyttleton Constitution
In 1978, a new constitution would help restore civilian rule to Nigeria. Like the U.S. it outlined three branches of government and new rules for elections and political parties. What would Nigeria's federal legislature and it's two houses be called?
The National Assembly—made up of a House of Representatives and a Senate
The newly established Human Rights Violations Investigation Commission under a democratic Nigeria made three recommendations. Name one of them.
1) compensating victims of human rights abuses under past regimes
OR
2) Decreasing the size of the military
OR
3) Greater media access to and distribution of the commission's reports
What animal was Mr. Zen told by a Nigerian friend he needed to provide to his wife's family before marriage?
A goat!
This term refers to the booming film industry in Nigeria.
Northern People's Congress
After what most people agreed were rigged elections in 1983, yet another military coup, led my Major General Muhammadu Buhari, took control of the government. For how many more years would Nigeria be under military rule?
15 years
Despite efforts to diversify the economy, what percentage of Nigeria's population lives in poverty?
70%
Fill in the blank:
Nigeria's first national anthem was a song called, "Nigeria, We ______ Thee"