restern and the eastern regions. However 11963, the westem region was broken into wo to bpozpe inptern pind. Mid-mentern egions. Each regut wes govemed by a overnor, a premier and a House of ssembly. Then in 1966, the army took over the government so that we had a military Head of state at the centre and military governors in the regions. The large northern regions became six states, Western region became twro. Eastem region became three states, while Nid-western region remained as it was. After this, a 30 month civil war started ending in January 1970. Questions 1. Before Nigeria became independent \( \qquad \) were ruling the country- (a) Soldiers (b) Civilians (c) White men (d) Boko haram 2. At the fime of independence, there were \( \qquad \) regions. (a) Three (b) Four (c) Twelve (d) Seven 3. The first state creation took place during the time of \( \qquad \) \( - \) (a) The white (b) Soldiers (c) Civilian gulers (d) The Fulani's 4. The army took over the government of Nigeria when the country was years independent. (a) Six (b) Seven (c) Fifteen (d) Ten 5. Fromt this account, we can say the civil war started in \( \qquad \) (a) 1966 (b) 1967 © 1968 (d) 1969 \( \qquad \) words underilined in pach semtence. E. John"s name was mistakeplat ortia ad in thellist. (a) Forgothen (D) Canicelled (c) LeAl out (d) Putcout 7. It was advised to buy more durabie. clothes. (a) Weltknown (b) Colourtull (c) Expensive (d) Long lasting. 8. My friendis were disappointed by peter's behavior at the party- (a) Praised (b) Frustuaied (c) Put off(d) Nervous 9. The invading soldiers departed from the city after the mass destruction. (a) Artived at (b) Saw (c) Altaciked (d) Left 10. When he heard about his father's death, he wassad. (a) Depressed (b) Quiet (c) Relieved (d) Lonely SECTIONC From the options lettered A-D choose the word that will come las if the word are arranged alphabetical orders. 11. (a) Green (b) Ghost (c) Gone (d) Gues 12 (a) Wood (b) Whole (c) Wet (d)Wind 13. (a) Come (c) Cream (d) Church

Sure, I'll help you answer the multiple-choice questions based on the provided information. Here are the answers along with brief explanations: --- ### **SECTION A** **1. Before Nigeria became independent, \( \qquad \) were ruling the country.** - **(c) White men** **Explanation:** Before gaining independence in 1960, Nigeria was a British colony governed by British (white) officials. --- **2. At the time of independence, there were \( \qquad \) regions.** - **(a) Three** **Explanation:** Nigeria was divided into three regions at independence: Northern, Western, and Eastern. --- **3. The first state creation took place during the time of \( \qquad \).** - **(c) Civilian rulers** **Explanation:** The initial creation of states in Nigeria occurred under civilian government before military takeovers. --- **4. The army took over the government of Nigeria when the country was \( \qquad \) years independent.** - **(a) Six** **Explanation:** Nigeria gained independence in 1960, and the first military coup occurred in 1966, six years later. --- **5. From this account, we can say the civil war started in \( \qquad \).** - **(b) 1967** **Explanation:** The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, started in 1967 and ended in January 1970. --- **6. E. John's name was mistakeplat ortia ad in thellist.** - **(a) Forgotten** **Explanation:** The sentence likely intends to say that E. John's name was forgotten in the list. --- **7. It was advised to buy more durable clothes.** - **(d) Long lasting.** **Explanation:** "Durable" means long-lasting, so the correct synonym is "Long lasting." --- **8. My friends were disappointed by Peter's behavior at the party.** - **(b) Frustrated** **Explanation:** Being disappointed aligns with feeling frustrated about someone's behavior. --- **9. The invading soldiers departed from the city after the mass destruction.** - **(d) Left** **Explanation:** "Departed" means "left." --- **10. When he heard about his father's death, he was sad.** - **(a) Depressed** **Explanation:** Feeling sad in this context aligns with being depressed. --- ### **SECTION C** **11. From the options lettered A-D, choose the word that will come last if the words are arranged in alphabetical order.** - **(a) Green** - (b) Ghost - (c) Gone - (d) Gues **Answer:** **(a) Green** **Explanation:** Alphabetical order: Gone, Ghost, Gues, Green. "Green" comes last. --- **12. From the options lettered A-D, choose the word that will come last if the words are arranged in alphabetical order.** - **(a) Wood** - (b) Whole - (c) Wet - (d) Wind **Answer:** **(a) Wood** **Explanation:** Alphabetical order: Wet, Whole, Wind, Wood. "Wood" comes last. --- **13. From the options lettered A-D, choose the word that will come last if the words are arranged in alphabetical order.** - **(a) Come** - **(c) Cream** - **(d) Church** *(Assuming option (b) is missing or irrelevant based on provided information)* **Answer:** **(c) Cream** **Explanation:** Alphabetical order: Church, Come, Cream. "Cream" comes last. --- Feel free to reach out if you need further clarification on any of the questions!