Deadly blasts mar Nigeria's 50th anniversary
Oct. 04, 2010
Q: At least eight people were killed in explosions marring Nigeria's celebrations to mark 50 years of independence. Where is Nigeria?
Circle the area on this map
Q: Police said two blasts last week outside the justice ministry in the capital were caused by car bombs. What is the capital of Nigeria?
A. Abuja
B. Lagos
C. Nairobi
D. Pretoria
Q: A militant group - Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta - had threatened to target the festivities. What resource are the militants fighting over?
A. Uranium
B. Gold
C. Oil
D. Diamonds
Q: Nigeria gained its independence in 1960 from which country?
A. Niger
B. Britain
C. Germany
D. France
Q: on to regional and ethnic strife, many Nigerians battle over religion. Which is the largest religion in Nigeria?
A. Christianity
B. Hinduism
C. Islam
D. Chrislam
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