The nigerian civil war miamidade county public schools. The national democratic institute ndi is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental organization that responds to the aspirations of people around the world to live in democratic societies that recognize and promote basic human rights. Violence has continued to mar the conduct of almost all. Earth day 1970 gave a voice to an emerging public consciousness about the state. The questions on the quiz and worksheet test what you know about the country of nigeria, the money they use there and the important cities in that country. In this nigeria worksheet, students read the history of the nigerian flag, and directions on how to color it. Islam reached nigeria through the borno empire between 1068 ad and hausa states. History of political parties in nigeria nigerian finder.
Nigeria, july 2008 2 of slaves flowed north across the sahara for a millennium, ending only at the beginning of the twentieth century. This also means that individuals are likely to support political leaders from their own communities or ethnic groups, in the hope that they will benefit. Aside discussing the political parties in nigeria, this write up will equally discuss about the political history of nigeria. An analysis grace malachi brown, phd department of history and diplomatic studies faculty of humanities rivers state university of education pmb 5047, rumuolumeni port harcourt, rivers state nigeria. It operates the presidential system of government with three distinct but complementary arms namely the executive, the legislature and the judiciary, each acting as a check on.
After independence, the nigerian economy seemed very promising. The colonial history of nigeria and its accompanied relics deserve immediate revisiting, as such narratives arguably do not recognize or uphold true depictions of nigeria. Islamist militant groups in the north and crossborder criminal activities may be. Many different teaching approaches can bring history alive for your students. Geographical location of nigeria the geographical location of the federal republic of nigeria is on the gulf of guinea in western africa. Toyin falola, a leading historian intimately acquainted.
Although the years since nigerias return to civilian rule in 1999 have seen an increased interest in its history and politics, nigeria remains one of the most underresearched african countries. The history of nigeria can be traced to prehistoric settlers nigerians living in the area as early. Geographical, historical and political profiles of nigeria. Nigerians enjoyed a few years of democracy before rule by various military. History and development of political parties in nigeria. This post is about the governmental and political history of nigeria. In nigeria, politics is seen by a number of people as a dirty game which must be avoided. The plateau area around jos was a meeting point for cultural influences from the upper niger valley where agriculture developed independently as early as 5000 bce and from egypt. These readytouse printable worksheets will help you reinforce concepts and test your students comprehension. Ahistoryofnigeria nigeria is africas most populous country and the worlds eighth largest oil producer, but its success has been undermined in recent decades by ethnic and religious con.
Free printable geography worksheets student handouts. The history of nigeria can be traced to prehistoric settlers nigerians living in the area as early as 1100 bc. Free and premium teaching resources and teacher worksheets for use with students in the classroom or at home, listed by subject. Military and politics in nigeria the group of army officers involved in the military take over of janua ry 15, 1966, consisted of mostly southeastern igbo officers including major chukuma kaduna. Many saw nigeria, with 15% of africas population, as an emerging economy. Name the 54 numbered countriesstudents can use research skills to name the 54 currently recognized nations of africa.
World war one worksheets world war one crossword a crossword with clues relating to world war one. This newly formed country would go on to become a republic three years down the line on 1, october, 1963. It is obvious in nigerias political history and struggle for independence that the critical roles and leadership activities of major political parties. Standardselements this unit is designed to teach the basic vocabulary and concepts that go with the government, geography, economics, and history georgia performance standards. Nigeria middle school world history and world geography.
Pdf although the years since nigerias return to civilian rule in 1999 have seen an increased interest in its history and politics, nigeria. An appraisal of precipitating factors in nigeria olayiwola victor ojo m sc political science, university of ilorin, ilorin, nigeria abstract nigeria s electoral politics from independence has been tumultuous. Nigeria has the appropriate credentials for greatness. Colonialism is a major feature of the economic history of nigeria. There is a widened western educational gap between the north and south of nigeria with the predominantly muslim areas of the north lagging behind due to some historical antecedents. Party system and nigeria political development projectclue. Evidence of corruption and the influence of social norms. Geography of africa worksheets by khan ink teachers pay. Color political map of africa with corresponding printable worksheets.
Britain eventually gained control of nigerian administration. Nigeria department of field support cartographic section map no. Precolonial nigeria this is a group project to help students realize that there were welldeveloped cultures in africa long before the arrival of europeans. In political systems in general, and in african politics in particular such act constitutes an important index of development or determination of politics anise,1974. Assortment of free printable worksheets and more for use in grades k12 main geography page. The sixteenth century marked a high point in the political history of northern nigeria. The history domain focuses primarily on significant events in the past century.
Journal of nigeria studies volume 1, number 2, fall 2012 political leadership and corruption in nigeria since 1960. Nigeria has the highest rate of twin births per year globally. Nigerias present democratization, which culminated in the countrys fourth republic on may 29, 1999, started amidst great hope and expectations. Culture of nigeria history, people, clothing, traditions. Teacher worksheets history, social studies, science. During this period, the songhai empire reached its greatest limits, stretching from the senegal and gambia rivers in the far west and incorporating part of hausaland in the east. Kidskonnect is a growing library of highquality, printable worksheets for teachers and homeschoolers. Test your students knowledge of the major physical and political features of africa with these 3 free worksheets. Ihonvbere the number one political contradiction or challenge in africa today is how to deal with the national question. As we prepare to mark 50 years of earth day in 2020, lets take a look at the last halfcentury of mobilization for action. Origins of the war nigeria, a nation roughly the size of texas on africas west coast, has a larger population than any other african nation, and is home to over twohundred and fifty different ethnic groups.
History of political parties in nigeria will never be complete if mention is not made of the various political bigwigs in the history of this country. It also focuses attention on party system the history of political party in nigeria and political party affiliations. There are worksheets for all subjects, as well as ones regarding holidays, seasons, technology use and much more. This product aligns to the following georgia standards of excellence for 7th grade social studies. A new political philosophy for nigeria and other african countries, 1967. Political leadership and corruption in nigeria since 1960. It will also help them understand how poorly informed the british were when they arrived in this area of africa, believing that they were bringing civilization to the people already living there. Dahl 1995 considers political systems to be the boundaries governance rules that limit opportunities for participation in. In this political systems activity, students compare and contrast the political systems of african cultures.
The study adopted both qualitative and quantitative means of data collection. Add these printable history worksheets to your studies to reinforce your lessons and allow students to hone their knowledge of important historical events and people. The history of political parties in nigeria began when the first political party in nigeria was established in 1959, the year before nigeria gained her independence from great britain. Nigeria has a population of 3 million, a landmass of 923,768km2, a bountiful endowment in arable land, solid minerals and petroleumgas resources. Since then, the nature of the democratic project has been the subject of debate in various circles. Although it is an oilrich country, fluctuation in world petroleum prices after the 1980s caused great economic instability in the country. Nigerians enjoyed a few years of democracy before rule by various military dictatorships. Use the printable worksheet at any time to study and to. Reading comprehensions with references to nigeria this section lists reading comprehensions on with references to nigeria. A study of some selected local government areas in ondo state, nigeria. On 1, october 1960, nigeria, after several years of british colonial rule, became an independent nation.
This paper is a contribution to the debate on democratization and development in nigeria. In this lesson, learn about the history of the young country of nigeria, which gained independence from britain in 1960. Many worksheets require student participation by containing various types of questions, such as multiple choice, fill in. In democratic systems, political parties compete for support, mobilizing support behind distinct sets of policy proposals and political values. Ib contemporary world history 12698 outline the nigerian civil war i. Library of congress federal research division country profile. Numerous ancient african civilizations settled in the region that is today nigeria, such as the kingdom of nri, the benin empire, and the oyo empire. Nigeria is a famous country with more than one hundred and forty million population. The history of earth every year on april 22, earth day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Educational policy in nigeria from the colonial era to the. Passport to social studies grade 3, nigeria case study grade 3 social studies note to teachers. Although these western empires had little political influence on the nigerian.
In nigerias case, the lack of unity and support for the regime and, at times, for the very existence of nigeria have plagued it since the country gained its independence. Jan 10, 2016 political history of nigeria since independence 1960 till date introduction by the time nigeria gained its independence, it was entering a period of rapid social and economic change, and many people were quite optimistic about its future. The political and governmental history of nigeria nigerian. Abstract this paper examined the extent to which the citizens are involved in political activities. Oil exploration activities in the niger delta added another dimension to the. A series of unfortunate political and economic events have stalled nigerian growth. Take social studies, which enlightens kids about history, geography, music, and so much more.
The first set of political parties to be formed in nigeria was formed. Any countrys political culture reflects the impact of its history on the way people think about politics and their society as a whole. The three rs may receive all the big educational headlines, but that doesnt mean other subjects arent just as important. World war one crossword 2 another crossword with clues relating to world war on. Download all our resources for teachers, parents, and kids. Introduction nigeria is usually characterised as a deeply divided state in which major political issues are vigorously some would say violently contested along the lines of the complex. Abuja has been the capital of nigeria since december 12, 1991.
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As per the constitution the political hierarchy in nigeria must be bound together by a federal arrangement that includes different levels of government. World war 1 world war 2 vietnam war american civil war. The political climate was particularly unstable during the late 20th century, when elected governments were repeatedly ousted by military coups. Africa history unit information milestones domainweight. Check your understanding of democracy in nigeria with these interactive assessment tools. See benjamin obi nwabueze a constitutional history of nigeria c. The main objective of the study is to analyse the historical and dynamic composition of the. Nigeria is a young country, gaining independence from britain in 1960, which lead to civil war. Under the 1999 constitution, executive power is vested in a president who serves as both the head of state and the chief executive, is directly elected to a fouryear term, and nominates the vice president and members of the cabinet.
Geographical, historical and political profiles of nigeria 1. This is a short history of africa excluding egypt, ethiopia and dutch and british south africa, which are the subjects of separate histories. However, the implication of nigeria s electoral history for the enthronement of a democratic order is yet to be exhaustively explored. Having firmly and solemnly resolve, to live in unity and harmony as one indivisible and indissoluble sovereign nation under god, dedicated to the promotion of interafrican solidarity, world peace, international cooperation and understanding. Printable worksheets for teachers k12 teachervision. Nigeria became a federal republic, modelling its federal. It is between benin in the west and cameroon in the east.
Resources for teaching and learning in the classroom or at home. A number of key features of nigerias political history and underlying. Discussion and notesthe legitimacy of some nations is disputed thro. Marsicano 1 the political system of the united kingdom an introduction to the politics and parties of great britain microteaching tuesday february 23rd, 2016 christopher r.
In opposition, they critique or present alternatives to ruling party proposals, helping to hold the. A history of identities, violence, and stability in nigeria by eghosa e. This section lists reading comprehensions on with references to nigeria. Nigeria has a long history, with its roots in early civilisations of distinguished artistry.
The current political system and political hierarchy in nigeria is still inflicted with certain problems which may lead to political unrest. Contriving the political history of a people should not be reprehensible, fictitious, vague and indistinct. A history of identities, violence, and stability in nigeria. These may or may not actually be related to nigeria. Nigeria s movie production industry, nicknamed nollywood, is the secondlargest in the world by volume. In 1959, there were three political parties in the country and they include the following. Constitutionalism and the national question in nigeria julius o.
He served as governor of katsina state in northern nigeria between may 29, 1999 and may 28, 2007. Be that as it may, the essence of democratic elections is that elections be. Nigeria has a long history, with its roots in early civilisations of distinguished. The continents history and the contradictions and engagements of the postcolonial era have precipitated deep political fault lines and congealed interests on. A historian of the ottoman empire and modern turkey, he. On the political front, british colonial rule in what is now nigeria, essentially began from coastal areas with the. This page has craft activities and printable worksheets for teaching young students about native american culture and history. These terms will show up in each unit and on each major test we take as we go through this workbook. Constitutionalism and the national question in nigeria. A chronology of key events in the history of nigeria from its earliest civilisations to the present day.