Facts
What is the most populous country in Africa?
A) South Africa
B) Nigeria
C) Egypt
D) Ethiopia
B.) Nigerian
How many languages are spoken in Nigeria?
A) About 100
B) Over 200
C) More than 500
D) Exactly 50
c) More than 500
Which country has the largest economy in Africa?
A) Egypt
B) South Africa
C) Nigeria
D) Kenya
c) Nigerian
What is Nigeria's main export and economic driver?
A) Cocoa
B) Gold
C) Oil
D) Diamonds
c) Oil
What is the name of Nigeria’s film industry, which is the second-largest in the world?
A) Bollywood
B) Nollywood
C) Hollywood
D) Gollywood
B) Nollywood
What is the official language of Nigeria?
A) Yoruba
B) French
C) English
D) Hausa
C) English
In what year did Nigeria gain independence from Britain?
A) 1950
B) 1960
C) 1970
D) 1980
B) 1960
What nickname is Nigeria often called due to its size and influence?
A) Heart of Africa
B) Lion of Africa
C) Giant of Africa
D) King of Africa
C) Giant of Africa
What are the famous metal plaques and sculptures from the ancient Benin Kingdom called?
A) Ife Bronzes
B) Nok Terracottas
C) Benin Bronzes
D) Igbo Ukwu Artifacts
C) Benin Bronzes
What are the two major religions in Nigeria?
A) Hinduism and Buddhism
B) Christianity and Islam
C) Judaism and Islam
D) Christianity and Hinduism
B) Christianity and Islam
Which country has the largest democratic system in Africa?
A) Nigeria
B) South Africa
C) Egypt
D) Ghana
A) Nigeria
What is the longest bridge in Africa, located in Nigeria?
A) Carter Bridge
B) Niger Bridge
C) Third Mainland Bridge
D) Eko Bridge
C) Third Mainland Bridge
What river is Nigeria named after?
A) Zambezi
B) Congo
C) Niger
D) Nile
C) Niger
What is the name of Nigeria’s famous mountain resort?
A) Olumo Rock
B) Obudu Cattle Ranch
C) Aso Rock
D) Idanre Hills
B) Obudu Cattle Ranch
Which popular Nigerian dish is often debated as the best in West Africa?
A) Suya
B) Jollof Rice
C) Egusi Soup
D) Pounded Yam
B) Jollof Rice
What is the nickname of Nigeria’s national football team?
A) The Green Lions
B) The Eagles
C) The Super Eagles
D) The Falcons
C) The Super Eagles
1. Nigeria has the largest population of which racial group?
A) Asians
B) White Europeans
C) Black people
D) Native Americans
C) Black people
2. How many countries share a land border with Nigeria?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
B) 4
What is Nigeria's largest natural resource after oil?
A) Gold
B) Natural Gas
C) Diamonds
D) Uranium
B) Natural Gas
What is the most popular sport in Nigeria?
A) Basketball
B) Football (Soccer)
C) Boxing
D) Tennis
B) Football (Soccer)
What ancient kingdom in Nigeria existed before British colonization?
A) Zulu Kingdom
B) Ashanti Kingdom
C) Benin Kingdom
D) Mali Empire
C) Benin Kingdom
Nigeria has how many mobile phone users?
A) 50 million
B) 100 million
C) Over 150 million
D) 200 million
C) Over 150 million
Does Nigeria have a space program?
A) Yes
B) No
A) Yes
What is Nigeria’s rank in the world in terms of population?
A) 3rd
B) 5th
C) 7th
D) 10th
C) 7th
What is Nigeria’s most famous novel?
A) Half of a Yellow Sun
B) Purple Hibiscus
C) Things Fall Apart
D) The Joys of Motherhood
C) Things Fall Apart