General Knowledge -
NIGERIA
NIGERIA
Which Nigerian author wrote the classic 1958 novel Things Fall Apart?
Chinua Achebe
Directed by and starring Genevieve Nnaji, which 2018 movie became Nigeria's first-ever Netflix original film?
Lionheart
What iconic leaf is featured in the center of the Canadian flag?
The Maple Leaf
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations (UN) located?
New York City
What is the official nickname of Nigeria's senior men's national football team?
The Super Eagles
Which Nigerian city is historically famous for the ancient bronze and brass sculptures created by its kingdom?
Benin City
Directed by Tade Ogidan in 1998, which classic supernatural thriller revolves around a young student who steals a piece of jewelry from a corpse, bringing a vengeful spirit into his home?
Diamond Ring
What is the name of Canada’s national anthem?
"O Canada"
Which major Middle Eastern strait is currently at the epicenter of a major war and global oil crisis?
The Strait of Hormuz
Which Nigerian football legend wore the number 10 jersey and was famously described as being "so good they named him twice"?
Jay-Jay Okocha
Who was the first and only Prime Minister of an independent Nigeria?
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Set in the fictional town of Jogbo, which 1999 Tunde Kelani political satire uses a traditional brass bell to symbolize the checks and balances of power?
Saworoide
Which Canadian province borders Ontario to the west?
Manitoba
Which anti-apartheid revolutionary was released from prison in 1990 and went on to become a president?
Nelson Mandela
Nigeria made history at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics by becoming the first African nation to win a gold medal in which team sport?
Football (Soccer)
Founded in 1923 by Herbert Macaulay, what was the name of the first political party in Nigeria?
The Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
Created by Alhaji Yekini Ajileye, which terrifying 90s Yoruba classic was famous for its depiction of the supernatural world and the secret meetings of witches?
Koto Aye
Which Canadian province is the only officially bilingual province?
New Brunswick
In what year did World War II officially come to an end?
1945
Which Nigerian track and field star shocked the world by setting the current World Record in the women’s 100-meter hurdles?
Tobi Amusan
What is the official state slogan of Jigawa State?
"The New World"
Widely considered the "father of Nigerian theatre," which legendary actor and playwright founded the first contemporary professional theatrical company in Nigeria in 1945?
Chief Hubert Ogunde
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Sir John A. Macdonald
In what year did the major West African Ebola outbreak spread to Nigeria, an epidemic famously contained through the heroic efforts of Dr. Stella Ameyo Adadevoh?
2014
Who was the iconic captain of the Nigerian "Dream Team" during their historic 1996 Olympic football gold medal victory?
Nwankwo Kanu