JSS 1 Nigerian History Flashcards: Importance of History to Individuals, Society and Nigeria

Question 1

History helps individuals understand their personal and cultural ________.

Accepted Answer

identity

Question 2

Knowledge of past mistakes can guide better present ________.

Accepted Answer

decisions

Question 3

Studying courageous people may provide positive role ________.

Accepted Answer

models

Question 4

History develops the ability to judge evidence ________.

Accepted Answer

critically

Question 5

A society preserves shared customs through historical ________.

Accepted Answer

knowledge

Question 6

Remembering common struggles can strengthen social ________.

Accepted Answer

unity

Question 7

History explains how present institutions ________.

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developed

Question 8

Learning about other peoples can promote ________.

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tolerance

Question 9

Historical sites can support tourism and economic ________.

Accepted Answer

development

Question 10

National history builds a sense of shared ________.

Accepted Answer

belonging

Question 11

Nigeria’s diverse past helps citizens appreciate cultural ________.

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diversity

Question 12

Knowledge of past conflicts can support peaceful ________.

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coexistence

Question 13

Studying colonial rule helps explain later political ________.

Accepted Answer

changes

Question 14

History honours people whose actions served the ________.

Accepted Answer

nation

Question 15

Preserving artefacts protects Nigeria’s cultural ________.

Accepted Answer

heritage

Question 16

Citizens use history to assess leaders and public ________.

Accepted Answer

policies

Question 17

Distorted history can create prejudice and ________.

Accepted Answer

division

Question 18

A balanced national history should include the experiences of different ________.

Accepted Answer

groups

Question 19

Historical knowledge supports responsible ________.

Accepted Answer

citizenship

Question 20

The main value of history is using understanding of the past to improve the ________.

Accepted Answer

present

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