AP Government Questions Nigeria

How did GB respond to increased nationalism

-At first they divided rule a -Later they gave up and helped the NIgerians gain independence

What are the distinct stages of Nigerian history?

-Local political organizations -Imperial control -Independence

What was every republic followed by?

A period of military rule

What is Boko Haram against?

Against western culture and western education

What type of rule did GB institute in the South?

Direct rule

What type of rule did GB institute in the North?

Had indirect rule and respected Sharira law

What are the three main groups of people in Nigeria?

Igbo, Hausa, and Yoruba

When did Nigeria gain independence and from who?

In 1960 from Great Britain

What is the most important thing that impacted Nigeria from the middle east?

Islam in the north

What religion is Buhari's Vice President, Vemi Osinbajo?

Pentecostal

What people hold a lot of power in Nigeria

Pentecostal ministers

Nigeria's history has been filled with which two types of rule?

Civillian and military rule

What did Buhari do in 1983

Lead a coup

Who is the current president of Nigeria?

Muhammadu Buhari

What relgion is Buhari?

Muslim

Does Nigeria have enormous amount of natural wealth?

Yes