Nigeria Trivia Quiz

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The following questions are set to quickly and promptly test your knowledge on Nigeria. Other than having the largest population in Africa, what else do you know about this country? Find out below and all the best.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Nigeria is the most populous country on the African Continent 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    More than 160 million people are living there

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  • 2. 

    The major religions in Nigeria are Islam and Hinduism

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The two major religions are Christianity and Islam

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  • 3. 

    The longest and largest river in Nigeria is the River Niger

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    It spans around 4.148 kilometers

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  • 4. 

    The Nigerian hollywood industry is called "Nollywood"

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    It produces more than 200 movies every week

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  • 5. 

    Nigeria has always been an independent country

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    In October 1960 Nigeria gained independence from Britain and joined the Common Wealth

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  • 6. 

    The Islamic sect Boko Harem was responsible for the brutal death of more than 400 people in and around Maiduguri in northeast Nigeria

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The Islamic sect made a comeback in 2011 and was thought to be related to Al-Qaida

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  • 7. 

    The capital of Nigeria is called Kano

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    It is Lagos, estimated to inhabit 11, 135,000 people

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  • 8. 

    Homosexuals are accepted in Nigeria

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    on January 7, 2014, the President Jonathan Goodluck signed the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act into law

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  • 9. 

    Nigeria consists of approximately 389 different ethnic groups

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 10. 

    The age structure of 15-24 year olds make up 19,3 %

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The age group of 0-14 make up 43, 4 % - It has one of the youngest populations in the world and in 2050 Nigeria will reach an estimated population of 440 million people

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  • 11. 

    Select the ones you like

    • A.

      Option1

    • B.

      Option2

    • C.

      Option3

    • D.

      Option4

    Correct Answer
    A. Option1

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