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Chapter 29 Nigeria
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| colonialism | system in which one country rules another |
| cultural region | an area that is set apart from other places by way of life |
| ethnic diversity | a variety people from different ethnic groups |
| linguistic group | a group of people who share a common language |
| How many languages are spoken in Nigeria | 500 |
| How many ethnic groups are found in Nigeria | 250 |
| What country colonized Nigeria | Great Britain |
| When did Nigeria become a country | 1914 |
| When did Nigeria become independent | 1960 |
| What is Nigeria's nickname | giant of Africa |
| what is the population of Nigeria | 223 million |
| what is the capital of Nigeria | Abuja |
| How many people live in Lagos | 23 million |
| What is the most popular religion in Nigeria | Islam |
| What ethnic groups lives in northern Nigeria | Hausa/Fulani |
| What ethnic group lives in western Nigeria | Yoruba |
| What ethnic group lives in eastern Nigeria | Igbo |
| What is a major natural resource in Nigeria | oil |