History of Nigeria

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/history-of-nigeria

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What were the Nok culture and their famous terracotta sculptures?The Nok people lived from about 1500 BC to 500 AD and made beautiful terracotta statues that show they were skilled artists and lived in organized villages.
2. How did the Benin Empire show its artistic skills?The Benin Empire made famous bronze castings and had a very organized court and government that showed their art and building skills.

Terracotta Sculptures: Artworks made from baked clay, characteristic of the ancient Nok culture in Nigeria.
Trans-Saharan Trade: Ancient trade routes connecting North Africa with sub-Saharan Africa, vital for empires like Kanem-Bornu.
Indirect Rule: A colonial governance strategy where local rulers were used to administer territories on behalf of the colonial power.
Nationalism: A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country, often leading to movements for independence.